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Taunton to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Taunton and Bournemouth takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Taunton to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 9m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train train
  2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
3h 2m
£50–97

Taunton to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Taunton and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Taunton is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Taunton to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Taunton to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Taunton, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Taunton to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 3h 2m.

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