The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£189
Average price
£189
Fastest journey
8 h 29 m
Average duration
8 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Glasgow will cost around £189 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £189.
Of the 1 trains that leave Taunton for Glasgow 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 545 km distance in an average of 8 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 29 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, coach and flight for Taunton to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £107.
Distance: 545 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£185 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Taunton to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to Glasgow trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23658+ W10508 | On time 08:53 Taunton station (TAU) | 6h24 | 15:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C23661+ W10514+ C27291 | On time 09:53 Taunton station (TAU) | 6h46 | 16:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
C23665+ P00492 | On time 10:53 Taunton station (TAU) | 6h28 | 17:21 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C23668+ W10518+ C26802 | On time 11:53 Taunton station (TAU) | 6h46 | 18:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
C23671 | On time 12:53 Taunton station (TAU) | 8h29 | 21:22 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23671+ W10524 | On time 12:53 Taunton station (TAU) | 6h31 | 19:24 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to Glasgow
Trains from Taunton to Glasgow run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £107 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 16:53. The fastest train covers the 545 km distance in 6h 24m.
Distance 545 km |
Average train duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £107 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 24m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 16:53 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Taunton to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Taunton and Glasgow from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Taunton to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and Glasgow
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk 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 toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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