The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Taunton
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Taunton will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bath for Taunton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 13 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bath to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 66 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bath to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Taunton trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:24 Bath | 0h52 | 07:16 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:28 Bath | 1h08 | 11:36 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:23 Bath | 1h00 | 18:23 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 19 November | |||||
![]() | 00:55 Bath | 4h13 | 05:08 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:16 Bath | 3h43 | 07:59 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:28 Bath | 1h41 | 07:09 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Taunton
Trains from Bath to Taunton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 52m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 23:24 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western from Bath to Taunton trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Taunton from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath 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
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Taunton
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- 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
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
- 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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