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10:057h11Edinburgh17:16Taunton£581One-way0 changes- 9:057h10Edinburgh16:15Taunton£591One-way0 changes
- 8:057h10Edinburgh15:15Taunton£591One-way0 changes
7:006h43Edinburgh13:43Taunton£1391One-way0 changes- 8:006h43Edinburgh14:43Taunton£1621One-way0 changes
- 8:006h43Edinburgh14:43Taunton£1621One-way0 changes
- 7:006h43Edinburgh13:43Taunton£1391One-way0 changes
- 9:057h10Edinburgh16:15Taunton£591One-way0 changes
- 8:057h10Edinburgh15:15Taunton£591One-way0 changes
- 10:057h11Edinburgh17:16Taunton£581One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Taunton
The cheapest option from Edinburgh to Taunton is flight, with an average price of £47. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Taunton among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.
Distance: 549 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£98 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest option | £50 Average Price |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Taunton trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:05 Edinburgh | 7h10 | 16:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Taunton
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Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Edinburgh to Taunton, including 2 direct trains, taking around 6h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 549 km distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 549 km |
Average train duration 6h 35m |
Lowest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 1:40 |
Last train 18:00 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Taunton trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Taunton from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Taunton
Most Edinburgh to Taunton trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Taunton station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Taunton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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: No.
Which Taunton station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Taunton from Taunton city centre
Taunton train station facilities and services
Taunton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Taunton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Taunton. ATMs are available at Taunton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Taunton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Taunton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Taunton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Taunton: 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.
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