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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Taunton
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
112 km
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 £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
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 35 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 35 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.
15:401h35Gloucester17:15Taunton£301One-way0 changes- 7:401h35Gloucester9:15Taunton£481One-way0 changes
- 15:401h35Gloucester17:15Taunton£301One-way0 changes
- 7:401h35Gloucester9:15Taunton£481One-way0 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 £14. 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 £14, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 112 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m 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
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Taunton trains for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C48924+ W29869 | On time 12:36 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h39 | 14:15 Taunton station (TAU) | 1 change | |
| C48139+W29874 | On time 13:40 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h35 | 15:15 Taunton station (TAU) | 1 change | |
| C48909+G01147 | On time 14:40 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h35 | 16:15 Taunton station (TAU) | 1 change | |
| C48140+W29886 | 15:39 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h36 | 17:15 Taunton station (TAU) | 1 change | |
| C48914+G01152 | On time 16:40 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h36 | 18:16 Taunton station (TAU) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Taunton
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Trains from Gloucester to Taunton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 22:13 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Gloucester to Taunton trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Gloucester and Taunton from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Taunton
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
- 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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