Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£17

Fastest journey

31 m

Average duration

31 m

Trains per day

44

Distance

60 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

Of the 44 trains that leave Taunton station (TAU) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .

The slowest trains will take 31 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.

Great Western RailP29681
21:240h31
Taunton station (TAU)
21:55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£61One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP29679
20:030h54
Taunton station (TAU)
20:57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£61One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC75303
21:170h32
Taunton station (TAU)
21:49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£101One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC75324
19:530h31
Taunton station (TAU)
20:24Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£101One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP22586
07:231h00
Taunton station (TAU)
08:23Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£131One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.

Distance: 60 km

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£14

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£7

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Fastest

45m

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Additional time*

1h 41m

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Live departures

Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times

The table below shows live departures for Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Thursday 12 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 21:43
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_countryC75310
Delayed
21:44 21:43Taunton station (TAU)
0h31
22:14 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP32860
On time
22:33 Taunton station (TAU)
0h42
23:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP32864
On time
22:44 Taunton station (TAU)
1h08
23:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP32865
On time
23:10 Taunton station (TAU)
0h53
00:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
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great_westernP32790
On time
05:10 Taunton station (TAU)
1h10
06:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23216
On time
06:11 Taunton station (TAU)
1h06
07:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP32391
On time
06:37 Taunton station (TAU)
1h07
07:44 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75326
On time
06:51 Taunton station (TAU)
0h34
07:25 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP29610
On time
06:54 Taunton station (TAU)
0h58
07:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23217
On time
07:11 Taunton station (TAU)
1h06
08:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22586
On time
07:23 Taunton station (TAU)
1h00
08:23 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75328
On time
07:46 Taunton station (TAU)
0h41
08:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23218
On time
08:19 Taunton station (TAU)
1h01
09:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75330
On time
08:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h33
09:26 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23219
On time
09:19 Taunton station (TAU)
1h01
10:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75323_C7500809:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h33
10:26 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
great_westernP23220
On time
10:19 Taunton station (TAU)
0h58
11:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75334
On time
10:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h31
11:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23221
On time
11:09 Taunton station (TAU)
1h08
12:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75304
On time
11:22 Taunton station (TAU)
0h33
11:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75336
On time
11:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h31
12:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23222
On time
12:19 Taunton station (TAU)
0h57
13:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75339
On time
12:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h34
13:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23223
On time
13:19 Taunton station (TAU)
0h57
14:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75343
On time
13:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h31
14:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23224
On time
14:19 Taunton station (TAU)
0h57
15:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75312
On time
14:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h31
15:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23225
On time
15:19 Taunton station (TAU)
0h57
16:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75345
On time
15:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h32
16:25 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC72347
On time
16:00 Taunton station (TAU)
0h47
16:47 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23226
On time
16:18 Taunton station (TAU)
1h01
17:19 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75315
On time
16:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h33
17:26 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23227
On time
17:10 Taunton station (TAU)
1h10
18:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75318
On time
17:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h32
18:25 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23228
On time
18:10 Taunton station (TAU)
1h10
19:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75320
On time
18:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h33
19:26 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23229
On time
19:15 Taunton station (TAU)
1h01
20:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22769
On time
19:27 Taunton station (TAU)
0h36
20:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75324
On time
19:53 Taunton station (TAU)
0h31
20:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP29679
On time
20:03 Taunton station (TAU)
0h54
20:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23230
On time
20:17 Taunton station (TAU)
1h01
21:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75303
On time
21:17 Taunton station (TAU)
0h32
21:49 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP29681
On time
21:24 Taunton station (TAU)
0h31
21:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP23231
On time
21:30 Taunton station (TAU)
1h00
22:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75310
On time
21:43 Taunton station (TAU)
0h31
22:14 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

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Trains from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 23 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 31m.

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 £4
Distance
60 km
Average train duration
45m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
23
Direct trains
23
Fastest train
31m
First train
08:15
Last train
23:10
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 £4

Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Taunton station (TAU) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
31m
Cheapest Price
£7
CrossCountry frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about CrossCountry

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
33m
Cheapest Price
£6
Great Western Rail frequency
13 a day
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
Learn more about Great Western Rail

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
31m
Cheapest Price
£49
Cross Country frequency
10 a day

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
34m
Cheapest Price
£41
first_great_western frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £14.
The train journey from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) covers a distance of 60 km and takes approximately 31m. Trains run 23 per day.
The train distance from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is 60 km.
The first train from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) leaves at 8:15.
The last train from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) departs at 23:10.
Trains from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run approximately 23 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Yes, there is a direct train between Taunton station (TAU) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI). The service operates 23 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
To get from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
The cheapest way to get from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads offers scenic views of the Somerset countryside, with rolling hills and lush landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads is feasible. The journey takes 31m and covers 60 km. Trains run frequently throughout the day, with 20 services available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Taunton station (TAU) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).

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Important Stations and Airports in Taunton station (TAU) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

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The major train station for departures in Taunton is Taunton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Taunton for your trip from Taunton to Bristol.
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information
address
Address
Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
phone
Phone Number
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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
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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  • 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
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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