The cheapest and fastest trains from Fareham to Taunton
Cheapest price
$133
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fareham to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fareham to Taunton will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $133.
It's difficult to get from Fareham to Taunton without transferring at least once.
9:26 AM3h09Fareham12:35 PMTaunton$1331One-way2 transfers
11:34 AM3h00Fareham2:34 PMTaunton$1361One-way1 transfer
2:34 PM2h22Fareham4:56 PMTaunton$1361One-way1 transfer
3:34 PM3h03Fareham6:37 PMTaunton$1361One-way1 transfer
5:34 PM3h01Fareham8:35 PMTaunton$1361One-way1 transfer
2:34 PM2h22Fareham4:56 PMTaunton$1361One-way1 transfer
7:34 PM2h27Fareham10:01 PMTaunton$1361One-way1 transfer
4:34 PM2h40Fareham7:14 PMTaunton$1691One-way1 transfer
6:34 PM2h48Fareham9:22 PMTaunton$1691One-way1 transfer
10:33 AM2h49Fareham1:22 PMTaunton$1691One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Fareham to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fareham to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $133.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$147 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fareham to Taunton:
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fareham to Taunton costing on average $147 (€120).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Tickets start at around $147 (€120) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-110.10 (€-90.11). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Fareham to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Fareham to Taunton trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:26 AM Fareham | 3h09 | 12:35 PM Taunton | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:34 AM Fareham | 2h52 | 12:26 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:33 AM Fareham | 2h49 | 1:22 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:34 AM Fareham | 3h00 | 2:34 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:34 PM Fareham | 3h18 | 3:52 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:34 PM Fareham | 3h28 | 5:02 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:34 PM Fareham | 2h22 | 4:56 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:34 PM Fareham | 3h03 | 6:37 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:34 PM Fareham | 2h40 | 7:14 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:34 PM Fareham | 3h01 | 8:35 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:34 PM Fareham | 2h48 | 9:22 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:34 PM Fareham | 2h27 | 10:01 PM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fareham to Taunton
Trains from Fareham to Taunton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $133 (€109) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 20:46. The fastest train covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $133 (€109) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 1:40 AM |
Last train 8:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern from Fareham to Taunton trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR), Southern trains will get you between Fareham and Taunton from $45 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway (GWR)
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FAQs: Trains from Fareham to Taunton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fareham to Taunton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Taunton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fareham to Taunton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: Kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The accessible toilets are available on all platforms. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets are available on all platforms. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Western Way
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between the following times: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 19:00 and Sun 10:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Please request staff assistance. No public phones are accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
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