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Compare train and coach for St Ives to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 191 km
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£73 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives to Taunton
Trains from St Ives to Taunton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £12 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 £12
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 02:08 |
Last train 19:05 |
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 £12
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from St Ives to Taunton trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between St Ives and Taunton from £12. 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
3h 34m
Cheapest Price
£42
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
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 24m
Cheapest Price
£136
first_great_western frequency
12 a day
FAQs: St Ives to Taunton train
FAQs: Travel by train from St Ives 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 St Ives to Taunton.

Booking trains from St Ives to Taunton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from St Ives to Taunton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £73, while the average price tends to be around £73.
The train distance from St Ives to Taunton is 191 km.
The train journey from St Ives to Taunton covers a distance of 191 km and takes approximately 3h 39m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Taunton is by coach, costing approximately £12.
To get from St Ives to Taunton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from St Ives to Taunton leaves at 2:08.
The last train from St Ives to Taunton departs at 19:05.
The train station in St Ives that goes to Taunton is St Ives station (SIV), and it arrives at Taunton station (TAU).
Trains from St Ives to Taunton run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Ives to Taunton.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from St Ives to Taunton.
Yes, you can take the train from St Ives to Taunton.
There is no night train service from St Ives to Taunton.
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Important Stations and Airports in St Ives and Taunton
St Ives
Taunton
The major train station for departures in St Ives is St Ives. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Ives for your trip from St Ives to Taunton.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the platform. 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 ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for St Ives
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
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 St Ives.
Amenities at train station
information
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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