There are 4 ways to get from Taunton to Kent by train, car, or bus
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Train via Ashford International
best- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 42m£95–167Drive 186.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Taunton to Kentcar 186.4 mi
3h 20m£47–68Train
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 55m£88–154Bus, train
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Rail Stationbus 30
- Take the train from Axminster to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 53m£79–161
Taunton to Kent by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Kent is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to Kent is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Kent. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Lenham via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Taunton and Kent is 212 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.
The best way to get from Taunton to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 42m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Taunton to Kent, including transfers.
Taunton to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Kent is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Taunton to Kent.
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What companies run services between Taunton, England and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Taunton to Lenham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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