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Outbound fromEast Midlands Parkway to Taunton by train
It takes an average of 4h 41m to travel from East Midlands Parkway to Taunton by train, over a distance of around 149 miles (240 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from East Midlands Parkway to Taunton and tickets for this journey start from £42.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:59 | |
| Departure station | East Midlands Parkway | |
| Arrival station | Taunton | |
| Journey time | From 3h 15m | |
| Distance | 149 miles (240 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £42.50 | |
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Taking the train from East Midlands Parkway to Taunton in 3 hours 15 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from East Midlands Parkway to Taunton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 41 minutes to travel the 149 miles (240 km) from East Midlands Parkway to Taunton by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry to Taunton. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from East Midlands Parkway to Taunton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £42.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Taunton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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