The average train between Swansea and Taunton takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Taunton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Swansea and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Taunton at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Taunton station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Swansea to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Swansea to Taunton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Taunton is 89.2 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Taunton via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 7m.