The average train between Taunton and Basildon takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Taunton to Basildon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Taunton and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Taunton is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Basildon at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Basildon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Taunton to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barking station.
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The distance between Taunton and Basildon is 255.1 km. The road distance is 274 km.
There is no direct connection from Taunton to Basildon. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to Barking station, walk to Barking, then take the train to Basildon.