Train travel to Taunton guide

Updated May 9, 2026

Which train companies run trains to Taunton?

Depending on when you travel, you should find services run to and from Taunton provided by the following: CrossCountry and Great Western Railway. Journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with so it's always worth checking when booking.

What are Taunton's opening hours?

You can expect Taunton to be open between the hours of 0:01 and 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, but ensure you check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Taunton

Taunton has a designated car park, pick-up and drop-off point, offering passengers a seamless beginning or ending to their journey.

Connectivity of the Taunton?

Popular destinations offering trains to and from Taunton include London, London Paddington, Bristol, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter. Regular buses and taxis will be available at the station for onward travel, also. We recommend checking for availability prior to your journey.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.

Taunton live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Taunton, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Taunton to Exmouth06:091h 9mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Taunton to Cardiff Central06:112h 8mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Taunton to Exeter St Davids06:1428mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Taunton to London Paddington06:202h 15mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Taunton to Minehead Bus06:241h 20mGreat Western RailwayOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton06:081h 7mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Exeter St Davids to Taunton06:0923mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton06:1353mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Plymouth to Taunton06:181h 25mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Plymouth to Taunton06:501h 25mCrossCountryOn time

Station Details

Address:

Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP

Ticket Office opening hours::

Monday to Friday open from 06:10:00 until 20:00:00

Saturday open from 06:10:00 until 20:00:00

Sunday open from 08:00:00 until 20:00:00

Ticket Machine:

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

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