The cheapest and fastest trains from Chesterfield to Taunton
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£155
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chesterfield to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield to Taunton will cost around £155 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 4 trains that leave Chesterfield for Taunton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 274 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 55 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 Chesterfield to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 274 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£128 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chesterfield to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Chesterfield to Taunton trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:50 Chesterfield | 4h53 | 08:43 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:43 Chesterfield | 3h34 | 08:17 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:06 Chesterfield | 3h09 | 10:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:49 Chesterfield | 4h55 | 14:44 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chesterfield to Taunton
Trains from Chesterfield to Taunton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 274 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 274 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 01:40 |
Last train 19:53 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Chesterfield to Taunton trainsCross Country trains will get you between Chesterfield and Taunton from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chesterfield to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield and Taunton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:30 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access. There is a subway and lift to platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms, also at the foot and top of each stairwell.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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 Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front, platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the front of the station
- 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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