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The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to London

Showing times and prices for 22 Jun

Cheapest price

£69

Average price

£69

Fastest journey

1 h 41 m

Average duration

1 h 55 m

Trains per day

Distance

214 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Taunton to London will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Taunton for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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.

C27691

08:582h01

Taunton station (TAU)

10:59London Paddington (PAD)

£691One-way

0 changes

C27602

11:392h05

Taunton station (TAU)

13:44London Paddington (PAD)

£691One-way

0 changes

C27900

10:361h50

Taunton station (TAU)

12:26London Paddington (PAD)

£691One-way

0 changes

C27630

09:592h00

Taunton station (TAU)

11:59London Paddington (PAD)

£691One-way

0 changes

C23664+

C27945

10:532h16

Taunton station (TAU)

13:09London Paddington (PAD)

£701One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Taunton to London

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Taunton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£69 Average Price	£20 Average Price Cheapest
3h 4m average duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 19m average duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Taunton to London train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 June

Last updated at 23:06

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C27691	On time 07:58 Taunton station (TAU)	2h01	09:59 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C27630	On time 08:59 Taunton station (TAU)	2h00	10:59 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C27900	On time 09:36 Taunton station (TAU)	1h50	11:26 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C23664+C27945	On time 09:53 Taunton station (TAU)	2h16	12:09 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
C27863	On time 10:33 Taunton station (TAU)	1h41	12:14 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C27602	On time 10:39 Taunton station (TAU)	2h05	12:44 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Taunton to London?

The best time to book your train from Taunton to London is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Taunton to London route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Taunton to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Taunton to London.

Trains

from £42

Coaches

from £10

Journey information

Overview: Train from Taunton to London

United Kingdom

Trains from Taunton to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

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 £8

Distance

214 km

Average train duration

2h 34m

Cheapest ticket price

£32

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 40m

First train

01:40

Last train

21:32

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Taunton to London

Find the best trains between Taunton and London with Omio's travel partners Great Western Rail and first_great_western from £42. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

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.

Great Western Rail from Taunton to London train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £42

Trains from Taunton to London

Great Western Railway in conjunction with CrossCountry operates both direct and indirect trains from Taunton to London with journey times of between 1 hour 50 minutes and 3 hours 40 minutes. The service starts in the early hours of the morning and continues until around 9:30 p.m. with one to two departures an hour. Trains from Taunton to London terminate at London Paddington Station and where a connection is necessary it is made at either Bristol Temple Meads or Bristol Parkway Stations. There are fewer trains from Taunton to London on Sundays.

FAQs: Taunton to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Taunton to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Taunton to London.

Cheap train tickets from Taunton to London can start from as little as £35 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Taunton to London is £59; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Taunton to London is 1 h 41 min to travel the 133 mile long route, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Taunton to London leaves at 01: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Taunton to London leaves at 23: 45.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Taunton to London without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 5 direct trains from Taunton to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Taunton to London you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Taunton and London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 45.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Taunton, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Paddington, located 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Taunton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 41 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Taunton to London is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Taunton and London including taking a train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and London

Taunton

London

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 London.

Taunton

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

information

Address

Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

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

Car Park: Station Car Park

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

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