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Trains from Reading West to Taunton (TAU)

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22

train journeys
per day

96

miles (154 kms)

1hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

07:17 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

1

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Reading West to Taunton (TAU)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Taunton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Taunton is approximately 96 miles (154 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 58 mins.

GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Taunton.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Taunton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Taunton Today

  • Mon 6th May
    07:17
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    09:01
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    08:19
    1 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    09:42
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    08:59
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    10:47
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    09:51
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    11:26
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    10:35
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    12:36
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    11:15
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    12:45
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    12:14
    1 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    13:42
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    12:45
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    14:35
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    13:15
    1 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    14:43
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    14:16
    1 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    15:42
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    14:45
    1 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    16:34
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    16:14
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    17:47
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    16:29
    2 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    18:37
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    16:52
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    18:46
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    17:42
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    19:35
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    18:15
    1 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    19:47
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    18:46
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    20:39
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    19:12
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    20:47
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    20:12
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    22:00
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton
  • Mon 6th May
    21:07
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    23:01
    Reading West
    Taunton
    Reading West to Taunton

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Taunton Station

Station name Taunton (TAU)
Address Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 19:00
Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Taunton

The travel time between Reading West and Taunton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 58 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Taunton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Taunton. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Taunton.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading West and Taunton, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.