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Compare coach and train for Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 249 km
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£64 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet train times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 03:18
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:42 Taunton | 3h36 | 14:18 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 3h 36m.
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 249 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 22:09 |
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 from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Taunton and Stansted Mountfitchet 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
3h 36m
Cheapest Price
£52
Great Western Rail frequency
9 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
FAQs: Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day in Stansted Mountfitchet is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Mountfitchet Castle and the House on the Hill Toy Museum.
The train journey from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet offers a mix of scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque countryside of Somerset and parts of the Cotswolds, though some sections near urban areas are less visually appealing.
A day trip from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet is not feasible as the travel duration is 3h 36m. The journey covers 249 km and has a frequency of 6 per day for trains.
Booking trains from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £64, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet is by coach, costing approximately £42.
The train journey from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet covers a distance of 249 km and takes approximately 3h 36m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet is 249 km.
The train station in Taunton that goes to Stansted Mountfitchet is Taunton station (TAU), and it arrives at Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST).
The first train from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet leaves at 5:14.
Trains from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet run approximately 6 times per day.
The last train from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet departs at 22:09.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet.
Yes, you can take the train from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet.
There is no night train service from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet.
To get from Taunton to Stansted Mountfitchet, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and Stansted Mountfitchet
Taunton
Stansted Mountfitchet
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 Stansted Mountfitchet.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
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
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
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Stansted Mountfitchet is Stansted Mountfitchet. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stansted Mountfitchet for your journey to Stansted Mountfitchet from Taunton.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Cork House
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. Toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. National key toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 10 cycle spaces on Platforms 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Stansted Mountfitchet
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and Church Road, next to the Kings Arms public house
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