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The average train between Taunton and Edinburgh takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Taunton to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 16m
Duration
474 mi
Distance
£240
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Taunton to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Taunton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Taunton is at 3:54 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:07 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 7h 19m • Direct
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    train train 7h 24m • Direct
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    train train 7h 14m • Direct
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    train train 7h 16m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 7h 17m • Direct
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    train train 7h 16m • Direct
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    train train 7h 14m • Direct
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    train train 7h 17m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 7h 5m • Direct
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    train train 7h 15m • Direct
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    train train 7h 17m • Direct
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    train train 7h 16m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 7h 19m • Direct
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    train train 7h 24m • Direct
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    train train 7h 14m • Direct
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    train train 7h 16m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 7h 19m • Direct
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    train train 7h 24m • Direct
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    train train 7h 14m • Direct
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    train train 7h 16m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 7h 19m • Direct
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    train train 7h 24m • Direct
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    train train 7h 14m • Direct
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    train train 7h 16m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 7h 19m • Direct
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    train train 7h 24m • Direct
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    train train 7h 14m • Direct
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    train train 7h 16m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Taunton to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 474.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Taunton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £200–310 and the journey takes 7h 17m.

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