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Outbound fromShrewsbury to Taunton by train
It takes an average of 5h 5m to travel from Shrewsbury to Taunton by train, over a distance of around 118 miles (189 km). There are normally 60 trains per day travelling from Shrewsbury to Taunton and tickets for this journey start from £31.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:17 | |
| Departure station | Shrewsbury | |
| Arrival station | Taunton | |
| Journey time | From 3h 10m | |
| Distance | 118 miles (189 km) | |
| Frequency | 60 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £31.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Shrewsbury to Taunton by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Shrewsbury to Taunton? Look no further.
You'll usually find 60 trains per day running between Shrewsbury and Taunton, which usually take 5 hours 5 minutes to complete the 118 miles (189 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Taunton by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Shrewsbury to Taunton start from £31.80 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Taunton? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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