The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives to Taunton
Cheapest price
£136
Average price
£136
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Ives to Taunton will cost around £136 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £136.
To travel from St Ives to Taunton you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
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 £72.
Distance: 191 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£72 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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Live departures
St Ives to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to Taunton trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:04 St Ives | 3h38 | 12:42 Taunton | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:06 St Ives | 3h36 | 13:42 Taunton | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:36 St Ives | 3h42 | 14:18 Taunton | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:06 St Ives | 3h35 | 15:41 Taunton | 1 change | |
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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 £72 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:08, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 191 km distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 02:08 |
Last train 19:05 |
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.
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FAQs: St Ives to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Ives 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 St Ives and Taunton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
- 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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