The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Taunton
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
5 h 26 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Taunton will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 1 trains that leave Durham 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 431 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 26 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 coach and train for Durham to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £64. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 431 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£81 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Durham to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Taunton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:49 Durham | 5h26 | 15:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Taunton
Trains from Durham to Taunton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £64 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 431 km distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 431 km |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 01:40 |
Last train 19:40 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Durham to Taunton trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Durham and Taunton from £64. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Durham to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham 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 Durham and Taunton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- 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 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 Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- 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 Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station 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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