The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 5 trains that leave Plymouth station (PLY) for Taunton station (TAU) 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 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
10:271h26Plymouth station (PLY)11:53Taunton station (TAU)£171One-way0 changes
8:351h30Plymouth station (PLY)10:05Taunton station (TAU)£171One-way0 changes
8:271h25Plymouth station (PLY)9:52Taunton station (TAU)£181One-way0 changes
10:151h26Plymouth station (PLY)11:41Taunton station (TAU)£301One-way0 changes
9:271h25Plymouth station (PLY)10:52Taunton station (TAU)£301One-way0 changes
9:271h25Plymouth station (PLY)10:52Taunton station (TAU)£301One-way0 changes
8:271h25Plymouth station (PLY)9:52Taunton station (TAU)£181One-way0 changes
10:151h26Plymouth station (PLY)11:41Taunton station (TAU)£301One-way0 changes
10:271h26Plymouth station (PLY)11:53Taunton station (TAU)£171One-way0 changes
8:351h30Plymouth station (PLY)10:05Taunton station (TAU)£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 103 km
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1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU) train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU) trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h25 | 19:52 Taunton station (TAU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 8:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h25 | 9:52 Taunton station (TAU) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h30 | 10:05 Taunton station (TAU) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h25 | 10:52 Taunton station (TAU) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h26 | 11:41 Taunton station (TAU) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h26 | 11:53 Taunton station (TAU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU) by coach or train
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU)
Trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 18:27. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 18:27 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Plymouth station (PLY) and Taunton station (TAU) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth station (PLY) to Taunton station (TAU) 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 station (TAU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth station (PLY) and Taunton station (TAU)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- 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 lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not 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 Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- 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 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of 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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