The average train between Taunton and Bournemouth takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Taunton and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Taunton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Taunton to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Taunton to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Taunton and Bournemouth is 91.9 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Taunton to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 2h 59m.