- Must visit
Museum of Somerset
The county museum inside Taunton Castle, covering Somerset archaeology, local history, folklore and art in a compact central setting.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Taunton
Showing times and prices for 23 Aug
Cheapest price
£163
Average price
£164
Fastest journey
4 h 17 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
267 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Taunton will cost around £164 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £163.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Liverpool 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 267 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 42 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.
8:104h17Liverpool12:27Taunton£1631One-way0 changes- 10:334h42Liverpool15:15Taunton£1651One-way0 changes
- 8:104h17Liverpool12:27Taunton£1631One-way0 changes
- 10:334h42Liverpool15:15Taunton£1651One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 267 km
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4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Liverpool to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Taunton trains for today, Saturday 22 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 8:17 Liverpool | 5h37 | 13:54 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:30 Liverpool | 4h45 | 14:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Taunton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Taunton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 267 km distance in 4h 3m.
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 £22
Distance 267 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 1:40 |
Last train 19:53 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
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 £22
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Liverpool to Taunton trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Liverpool and Taunton from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 3m
Cheapest Price
£28
CrossCountry frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 6m
Cheapest Price
£257
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
West Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 2m
West Midlands Trains frequency
10 a day
Complete guide to Taunton
Things to do in Taunton
Discover the best of Taunton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Taunton trip today.
- Recommended
Somerset Military Museum
A military museum exploring the Somerset Light Infantry, with uniforms, medals and stories linking the county to wider conflicts.
- Recommended
Brewhouse Gallery
An arts venue presenting contemporary exhibitions, craft and performances, useful for seeing current creative work in Taunton.
- Must visit
Vivary Park
A large riverside park with formal gardens, play areas, seasonal flower displays and broad paths for an easy town-centre walk.
- Recommended
Bridgwater and Taunton Canal
A waterside walking and cycling route along the canal, popular for gentle strolls, boats, wildlife and views near the town.
- Recommended
French Weir Park
A pleasant riverside and parkland area beside the Tone, offering open green space, paths and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Somerset Lardy Cake
A rich, deeply spiced fruit loaf from Somerset, packed with dried fruit and often served sliced with butter. It is a county classic long linked with local baking traditions.
Somerset Tea Loaf
A traditional Somerset afternoon tea bread made with strong black tea, dried fruit and spice. It is a homely regional favourite, especially served buttered.
- Gluten-free
Somerset Cheddar
Cheddar made in Somerset is one of England’s most famous cheeses. Traditional versions are prized for their firm texture and rich, tangy flavour.
The Ring of Bells
Historic town-centre pub known for classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and local ales in a traditional, relaxed setting.
The Coal Orchard
Well-known riverside restaurant and bar with varied British and European dishes, cocktails and an upbeat social atmosphere.
The Perkin Warbeck
Popular gastropub serving modern British cooking, steaks and seasonal plates in a smart but comfortable atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, but rail fares and central stays can still raise visitor costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service charge is uncommon in Taunton. Tip restaurants 10% for good service, round up taxi fares, and tipping in cafés is optional.
Slinky
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
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To the city centre
Taunton Rail Station -> Taunton Town Centre
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Bus singles in Somerset are capped at £3.00. On Digital Slinky in Taunton, contactless card payment is accepted on board.
- Taunton Rail Station is served by First Bus route 1/1E to Taunton Town Centre. Digital Slinky is intended for people without access to a regular public bus service.
FAQs: Liverpool to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to Taunton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £28, while the average price tends to be around £43.
The train journey from Liverpool to Taunton covers a distance of 267 km and takes approximately 4h 3m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool to Taunton is 267 km.
The first train from Liverpool to Taunton leaves at 1:40.
The last train from Liverpool to Taunton departs at 19:53.
Trains from Liverpool to Taunton run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool to Taunton.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool to Taunton.
To get from Liverpool to Taunton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Taunton.
The train station in Liverpool that goes to Taunton is Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), and it arrives at Taunton station (TAU).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Taunton is by coach, costing approximately £22.
Booking trains from Liverpool to Taunton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool to Taunton offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the River Mersey, rolling countryside, and glimpses of historic towns, providing a pleasant and varied travel experience.
A day trip from Liverpool to Taunton is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 3m, and there are 4 trains per day over a distance of 267 km.
To fully explore Taunton, a visit of 2 to 3 days is recommended, allowing time to enjoy its local attractions, parks, and historic sites.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to Taunton.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Taunton
Most Liverpool to Taunton trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Taunton station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Taunton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Taunton
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool South ParkwayLiverpool South Parkway station, Holly Farm Road, Garston, Merseyside, L19 5NE+44 1515551111
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Warrington Central, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Piccadilly · 9m · £3 · every ~4 min
Liverpool Central - Hunts Cross, Ormskirk - Hunts Cross, Sandhills - Hunts Cross · 12m · £4 · every ~7 min
Bus82 · 31m · £4 · every ~19 min
80A, 80 · 35m · £2 · every ~12 min
86A, 80A, 80 · 37m · £4 · every ~37 min
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, 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 Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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.
Liverpool James StreetLiverpool James Street station, James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7PQ
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainWest Kirby - West Kirby, Chester - Chester, Hooton - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Rock Ferry - West Kirby, Rock Ferry - Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port, New Brighton - New Brighton, Moorfields - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Chester, Hooton - Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead Hamilton Square - West Kirby · 3m · £0.90 · every ~22 min
Bus10A · 8m · £4 · every ~25 min
838 · 13m
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, 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 Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Taunton station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Trains from Liverpool to Taunton arrive at Taunton. Taunton is 1 km from Taunton city centre.
TauntonTaunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to Taunton from Taunton city centre
Bus901 · 3m
1E, 1 · 6m · every ~6 min
12 · 14m
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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