The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Taunton
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Taunton will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 1 trains that leave Loughborough for Taunton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 234 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 45 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 coach and train for Loughborough to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £209.
Distance: 234 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£211 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Taunton trains for tomorrow, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:30 Loughborough | 3h45 | 11:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Taunton
Trains from Loughborough to Taunton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £209 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 17:51. The fastest train covers the 234 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 234 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £209 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 01:40 |
Last train 17:51 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough to Taunton trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough and Taunton from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Taunton
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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