Taunton to Southampton train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to Southampton

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£53

Average price

£53

Fastest journey

3 h 45 m

Average duration

3 h 45 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

120 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Taunton to Southampton will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Taunton for Southampton 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 120 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 45 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 Rail
09:193h45
Taunton
13:04Southampton
£531One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Taunton to Southampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £52, and a coach costs an average of £42.

Distance: 120 km

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Coach

£53

Average Price

Cheapest

£61

Average Price

2h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Taunton to Southampton train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:25
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western07:24 Taunton
2h39
10:03 Southampton0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Taunton to Southampton

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Trains from Taunton to Southampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £42 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 £42
Distance
120 km
Average train duration
1h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
£52
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
1h 56m
First train
01:40
Last train
23:00
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 £42

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Taunton to Southampton trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Taunton and Southampton from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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
1h 56m
Cheapest Price
£53
Great Western Rail frequency
4 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

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest Price
£100
first_great_western frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Taunton to Southampton train

FAQs: Travel by train from Taunton to Southampton 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 Southampton.
FAQs
Booking trains from Taunton to Southampton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Taunton to Southampton is 120 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Taunton to Southampton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £52, while the average price tends to be around £53.
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Southampton is by coach, costing approximately £42.
The train station in Taunton that goes to Southampton is Taunton station (TAU), and it arrives at Southampton Central (SOU).
The train journey from Taunton to Southampton covers a distance of 120 km and takes approximately 1h 56m. Trains run 5 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Taunton to Southampton.
The first train from Taunton to Southampton leaves at 1:40.
Yes, you can take the train from Taunton to Southampton.
The last train from Taunton to Southampton departs at 23:00.
Trains from Taunton to Southampton run approximately 5 times per day.
To get from Taunton to Southampton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Taunton to Southampton.
There is no night train service from Taunton to Southampton.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and Southampton

Taunton
Southampton
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 Southampton.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
WC
WC
  • 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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