Taunton to London train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to London

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€71

Average price

€93

Fastest journey

1 h 39 m

Average duration

1 h 51 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

214 km

Cheap tickets

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 €93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Taunton for London on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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.

Great Western RailP08211
10:06AM1h59
Taunton station (TAU)
12:05PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
711One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP08212
10:42AM1h47
Taunton station (TAU)
12:29PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
711One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP08210
09:43AM1h44
Taunton station (TAU)
11:27AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
901One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP08434
08:24AM2h05
Taunton station (TAU)
10:29AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
941One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC23658+Great Western RailP08479
08:53AM2h27
Taunton station (TAU)
11:20AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
981One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

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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Bus

€74

Average price

€21

Average price

Cheapest

2h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Taunton to London train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:53 AM
Last updated at 12:53 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_western9:06 AM Taunton
1h59
11:05 AM London0 transfersDirect
great_western10:42 AM Taunton
1h47
12:29 PM London0 transfersDirect
great_western11:42 AM Taunton
1h45
1:27 PM London0 transfersDirect
great_western4:15 PM Taunton
2h09
6:24 PM London0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Taunton to London?

The best time to book your train from Taunton to London is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Taunton to London route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Taunton to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Taunton to London.

Journey information

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.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9

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.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
€37
Great Western Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
€145
first_great_western frequency
25 a day

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Taunton to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Taunton to London.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Taunton to London can start from as little as €39 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Taunton to London is €65; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Taunton to London train time is 1 h 41 min   covering the 214 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Taunton to London leaves at 01: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Taunton to London leaves at 23: 45.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Taunton to London without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 5 direct trains from Taunton to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Taunton to London train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Taunton to London to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 45.

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.

A day trip to London from Taunton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 41 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Taunton to London is March.
You have options as you can travel from Taunton to London 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Taunton to London

Taunton
London
The major train station for departures in Taunton is Taunton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Taunton for your trip from Taunton to London.
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Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platforms 1 and 5
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Taunton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2

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