The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Taunton
Cheapest price
£142
Average price
£142
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Taunton will cost around £142 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £142.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby 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 240 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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 Derby to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 240 km
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4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Taunton trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:33 Derby | 2h42 | 11:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:31 Derby | 2h46 | 14:17 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Taunton
Trains from Derby to Taunton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 01:40 |
Last train 21:31 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Derby to Taunton trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Taunton from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 Derby and Taunton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- 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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