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The average train between Taunton and Preston takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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 37m
Duration
237 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£95–142

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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast10h 7m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 58m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 58m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 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.

Map of how to get from Taunton to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 38m.

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