The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to Durham
Cheapest price
£165
Average price
£165
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Durham will cost around £165 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £165.
Of the 1 trains that leave Taunton for Durham 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 431 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 23 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 train and coach for Taunton to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £121.
Distance: 431 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£149 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 4m Average total duration 15h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Taunton to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to Durham trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:53 Taunton | 5h23 | 14:16 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Taunton to Durham by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
05 Dec
06 Dec
07 Dec
08 Dec
09 Dec
10 Dec
11 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to Durham
Trains from Taunton to Durham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £121 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 17:53. The fastest train covers the 431 km distance in 5h 23m.
Distance 431 km |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £121 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 03:10 |
Last train 17:53 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Taunton to Durham trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Taunton and Durham from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
FAQs: Taunton to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton to Durham 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 Durham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and Durham
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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
- 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 the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
More options for your journey from Taunton to Durham
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
