Taunton to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Taunton and Preston takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Taunton to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 36m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 37m

£94–141

Taunton to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Taunton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Taunton is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:53 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:50 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:51 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:51 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:51 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:51 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:53 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:51 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 4:51 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 5:51 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Taunton to Preston? 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.