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08/12/2025
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Southend-on-Sea to Taunton by train

The journey from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton by train is 169.07 mi and takes 4 hrs 19 mins. There are 81 connections per day, with the first departure at 04:07 and the last at 22:32. It is possible to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 4 hrs 19 mins
Connection per Day 81
First Departure 04:07
Last Departure 22:32
Distance 169.07 mi
Departure Southend-on-Sea
Arrival Taunton
Carriers National Rail

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton

The cheapest Southend-on-Sea - Taunton train tickets can be found for as low as £29.27 if you’re lucky, or £42.62 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £67.90.

Find the best day to travel to Taunton by train

When travelling to Taunton by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Southend-on-Sea to Taunton CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
19.05kg
Bus
20.41kg
Flight
54.42kg
Car
43.53kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Southend-on-Sea and Taunton are 19.05kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Southend-on-Sea and Taunton? By taking the train between Southend-on-Sea and Taunton you will save 35.37kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.36kg compared to a bus and 24.48kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Southend-on-Sea and Taunton by train?
Southend-on-Sea to Taunton is 169.07 mi.
How long does the train between Southend-on-Sea and Taunton take?
Southend-on-Sea to Taunton is on average 4 hrs 19 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hrs 37 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton?
Southend-on-Sea to Taunton has 81 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton leave?
The earliest train from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton departs at 04:07. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton depart?
The latest train from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton departs at 22:32. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What's the fastest journey time between Southend-on-Sea to Taunton by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Southend-on-Sea and Taunton is 3 hrs 37 mins.
Is there a direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton?
Yes, there is a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Taunton.
What are the CO2 emissions for Southend-on-Sea to Taunton by train?
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Taunton creates 19.05kg of CO2 emissions.

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