The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to London
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
214 km
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 £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
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 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 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.
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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 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 214 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£68 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Taunton to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to London trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:42 Taunton | 1h45 | 13:27 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:15 Taunton | 2h09 | 18:24 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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P08209 | On time 08:15 Taunton station (TAU) | 1h39 | 09:54 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08434 | On time 08:24 Taunton station (TAU) | 2h05 | 10:29 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23658+ P08479 | On time 08:53 Taunton station (TAU) | 2h27 | 11:20 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
P08210 | On time 09:43 Taunton station (TAU) | 1h44 | 11:27 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08211 | On time 10:06 Taunton station (TAU) | 1h59 | 12:05 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08212 | On time 10:42 Taunton station (TAU) | 1h47 | 12:29 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to London
Trains from Taunton to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:27, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 01:27 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Taunton to London trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Taunton and London from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and London
- 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 06:15 - 13:0015:15 - 19:20 Saturday 08:45 - 15:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Ticket Hall next to the taxi office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 3 & 4
- Storage location: Inside booking office, and opposite booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 Station. Level access to Platforms 1 and 4 from separate entrances. Steps to Platforms 2/3. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Clapham: Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop B To Hounslow / Richmond : Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop A Buses that start / terminate at Barnes will use Queens Ride bus stand
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:05 Saturday 07:40 - 14:40 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platform 2
- Storage location: Cycle hub
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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