The average train between Taunton and Bury St Edmunds takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Taunton to Bury St Edmunds. 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 Taunton and Bury St Edmunds. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Taunton is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Bury St Edmunds at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Bury St Edmunds station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Taunton to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Bury St Edmunds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Taunton to Bury St Edmunds train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Taunton and Bury St Edmunds is 296.7 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Taunton to Bury St Edmunds via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Stowmarket in around 4h 50m.