Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU)

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£12

Average price

£17

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

30 m

Trains per day

42

Distance

60 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.

Fast trains

Of the 42 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Taunton station (TAU) every day 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 30 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 RailP08309
07:380h38
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
08:16Taunton station (TAU)
£121One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23735
09:450h30
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:15Taunton station (TAU)
£131One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23123
06:400h30
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
07:10Taunton station (TAU)
£131One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP08289
18:150h59
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
19:14Taunton station (TAU)
£141One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP08928
23:051h04
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
00:09Taunton station (TAU)
£141One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.

Distance: 60 km

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Coach

£15

Average Price

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

1h 22m

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30m

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Live departures

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernP08905
On time
05:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h06
06:08 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08994
On time
05:22 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h51
06:13 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08876
On time
05:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h58
06:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23123
On time
06:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
07:10 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08906
On time
06:47 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h50
07:37 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08907
On time
07:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h06
08:09 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08309
On time
07:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h38
08:16 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23729
On time
08:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
08:41 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23731
On time
08:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h32
09:17 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08910
On time
08:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h59
09:55 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23735
On time
09:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
10:15 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08911
On time
09:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h59
10:56 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC03775
On time
10:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
11:15 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08912
On time
10:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h59
11:54 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23742
On time
11:14 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h44
11:58 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23745
On time
11:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
12:15 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08913
On time
11:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h58
12:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23749
On time
12:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h31
13:16 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08914
On time
12:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h58
13:54 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23755
On time
13:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
14:15 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08915
On time
13:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h57
14:55 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23760
On time
14:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
15:15 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08916
On time
14:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h59
15:54 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23768
On time
15:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
16:15 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08917
On time
15:51 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h04
16:55 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23773
On time
16:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h31
17:16 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08918
On time
16:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h07
17:59 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23776
On time
17:12 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
17:42 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23780
On time
17:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
18:15 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08919
On time
17:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h05
18:58 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08289
On time
18:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h59
19:14 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23785
On time
18:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h38
19:23 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08920
On time
18:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h04
20:01 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08291
On time
19:10 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h06
20:16 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23792
On time
19:50 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
20:20 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08921
On time
19:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h03
20:56 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23797
On time
20:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
21:15 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08922
On time
20:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h07
22:05 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23800
On time
21:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h30
22:15 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08931
On time
22:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h14
23:14 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08928
On time
23:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h04
00:09 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08909
On time
23:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0h57
00:45 Taunton station (TAU)
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU)

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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) run on average 22 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
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
Coach from £5
Distance
60 km
Average train duration
38m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
22
Direct trains
22
Fastest train
30m
First train
05:08
Last train
22:05
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
Coach from £5

Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Taunton station (TAU) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
30m
Cheapest Price
£9
CrossCountry frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

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
31m
Cheapest Price
£6
Great Western Rail frequency
12 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

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
29m
Cheapest Price
£51
Cross Country frequency
9 a day

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38m
Cheapest Price
£42
first_great_western frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU).
FAQs
The train distance from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) is 60 km.
Booking trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The train journey from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) covers a distance of 60 km and takes approximately 30m. Trains run 22 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The first train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) leaves at 5:08.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU).
Yes, there is a direct train between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Taunton station (TAU). The service operates 22 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
The last train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) departs at 22:05.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU).
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU) run approximately 22 times per day.
There is no night train service from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU).
To get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Taunton station (TAU), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Taunton station (TAU)

Bristol
Taunton
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Taunton.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • Pumpkin Café
  • Hart's Bakery
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
  • Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
  • Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House

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