The cheapest and fastest trains from Starcross to Taunton
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Starcross to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Starcross to Taunton will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 5 trains that leave Starcross 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 49 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 44 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.
19:310h44Starcross20:15Taunton£361One-way0 changes
21:460h45Starcross22:31Taunton£361One-way0 changes
7:230h46Starcross8:09Taunton£451One-way1 change
8:230h51Starcross9:14Taunton£451One-way1 change
8:530h48Starcross9:41Taunton£451One-way1 change
11:330h39Starcross12:12Taunton£451One-way1 change
15:330h39Starcross16:12Taunton£451One-way1 change
16:320h40Starcross17:12Taunton£451One-way1 change
14:340h44Starcross15:18Taunton£451One-way1 change
19:310h44Starcross20:15Taunton£361One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Starcross to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Starcross to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£50 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Starcross to Taunton
Trains from Starcross to Taunton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:06, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 40m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 2:06 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, first_great_western from Starcross to Taunton trainsGreat Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Starcross and Taunton from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Starcross to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Starcross 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Starcross and Taunton
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category C station - This station does not have step free access to any 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Public toilets are available outside the station next to platform 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Adjacent steps to platform 2 and on platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on the A379, 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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