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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to Wakefield
Cheapest price
£209
Average price
£209
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Wakefield will cost around £209 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £209.
Of the 1 trains that leave Taunton for Wakefield 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 316 km distance in an average of 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 36 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 and coach for Taunton to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 316 km
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£91 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Taunton to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to Wakefield trains for tomorrow, Friday 26 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:10 Taunton | 4h36 | 08:46 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to Wakefield
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Trains from Taunton to Wakefield run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 19:23. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 05:18 |
Last train 19:23 |
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FAQs: Taunton to Wakefield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton to Wakefield 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 Wakefield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and Wakefield
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
- 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
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Forecourt
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
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TaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Carpark is now open as of 29th August 2015
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for mobility impaired or elderly customers as the access to the platforms is via ramped subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
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