The cheapest and fastest trains from Epsom to Taunton
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Epsom to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Epsom to Taunton will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 5 trains that leave Epsom for Taunton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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 Epsom to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Epsom to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 201 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£72 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Epsom to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Epsom to Taunton trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:28 Epsom | 3h19 | 16:47 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Epsom to Taunton
Trains from Epsom to Taunton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:27, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 01:27 |
Last train 22:49 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Southern from Epsom to Taunton trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Epsom and Taunton from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Epsom to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Epsom 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 Epsom and Taunton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:35 Saturday 06:40 - 20:35 Sunday 07:10 - 18:45
- Type of shops available: Passport Photobooth, Grocery store in booking hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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 via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is on the station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 1 and 2
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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