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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Taunton
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
112 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Taunton will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Gloucester 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 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
07:401h35
Gloucester09:15Taunton
£311One-way
0 changes
09:121h46
Gloucester10:58Taunton
£491One-way
0 changes
07:401h35
Gloucester09:15Taunton
£311One-way
0 changes
09:121h46
Gloucester10:58Taunton
£491One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gloucester to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 112 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£41 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gloucester to Taunton train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:31
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:40 Gloucester | 1h35 | 09:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Taunton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gloucester to Taunton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 22:13 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Gloucester to Taunton trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Gloucester and Taunton from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
£30
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 11m
Cheapest Price
£85
Cross Country frequency
2 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Price
£76
first_great_western frequency
21 a day
Transport for Wales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£105
Transport for Wales frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Gloucester to Taunton train
FAQs: Travel by train from Gloucester to Taunton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gloucester to Taunton.
Yes, there is a direct train between Gloucester and Taunton. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
Booking trains from Gloucester to Taunton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Gloucester to Taunton is 112 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Gloucester to Taunton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £41.
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Taunton is by coach, costing approximately £18.
The train journey from Gloucester to Taunton covers a distance of 112 km and takes approximately 1h 13m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Gloucester to Taunton leaves at 4:25.
The train station in Gloucester that goes to Taunton is Gloucester station (GCR), and it arrives at Taunton station (TAU).
The last train from Gloucester to Taunton departs at 22:13.
Trains from Gloucester to Taunton run approximately 6 times per day.
There is no night train service from Gloucester to Taunton.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gloucester to Taunton.
Yes, you can take the train from Gloucester to Taunton.
To get from Gloucester to Taunton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Taunton
Gloucester
Taunton
The major train station for departures in Gloucester is Gloucester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gloucester for your trip from Gloucester to Taunton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Gloucester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Taunton is Taunton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Taunton for your journey to Taunton from Gloucester.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Taunton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
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