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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to London
Cheapest price
€72
Average price
€73
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to London will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €72.
Of the 5 trains that leave Taunton for London on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Taunton to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taunton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 214 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€74 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Taunton to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to London trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 AM Taunton | 1h53 | 9:08 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:08 AM Taunton | 2h01 | 1:09 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:44 AM Taunton | 1h45 | 1:29 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:53 PM Taunton | 2h19 | 6:12 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Taunton to London
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Trains from Taunton to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:27, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 01:27 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Taunton to London trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Taunton and London from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Taunton to London
Great Western Railway in conjunction with CrossCountry operates both direct and indirect trains from Taunton to London with journey times of between 1 hour 50 minutes and 3 hours 40 minutes. The service starts in the early hours of the morning and continues until around 9:30 p.m. with one to two departures an hour. Trains from Taunton to London terminate at London Paddington Station and where a connection is necessary it is made at either Bristol Temple Meads or Bristol Parkway Stations. There are fewer trains from Taunton to London on Sundays.
FAQs: Trains from Taunton to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Taunton, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Paddington, located 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Taunton to London
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
- 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
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
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