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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Taunton
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Taunton will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea 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 89 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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 Swansea to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 89 km
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£55 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Taunton trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:52 Swansea | 3h02 | 10:54 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Taunton
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Trains from Swansea to Taunton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 21:42 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Swansea to Taunton trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Taunton from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea and Taunton
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental- 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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