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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Taunton
Cheapest price
£332
Average price
£334
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Taunton will cost around £334 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £332.
Of the 2 trains that leave Darlington for Taunton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 404 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 4 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, coach and flight for Darlington to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, and a train costs an average of £135.
Distance: 404 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£135 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Taunton trains for today, Friday 2 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 08:11 Darlington | 5h04 | 13:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 3 January | |||||
| 06:55 Darlington | 5h02 | 11:57 Taunton | 1 change | |
| 07:11 Darlington | 5h04 | 12:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Taunton
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Trains from Darlington to Taunton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £135 but you can travel from only £57 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 404 km distance in 5h 38m.
Distance 404 km |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £135 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 38m |
First train 01:40 |
Last train 19:33 |
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FAQs: Darlington to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Taunton
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- 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 the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
- 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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