The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Taunton
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
4 h 17 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Taunton will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 2 trains that leave Doncaster for Taunton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 21 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 Doncaster to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 309 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£100 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Taunton trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:18 Doncaster | 4h42 | 21:00 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
![]() | 08:26 Doncaster | 4h21 | 12:47 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Taunton
Trains from Doncaster to Taunton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 01:40 |
Last train 20:22 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Cross Country from Doncaster to Taunton trainsNorthern Rail (3), Cross Country trains will get you between Doncaster and Taunton from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Cross Country
FAQs: Doncaster to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Taunton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- 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 adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- 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 Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
- 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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