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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Taunton
Cheapest price
£287
Average price
£290
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
355 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Taunton will cost around £290 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £287.
Of the 5 trains that leave York for Taunton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 355 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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 York to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from York to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 355 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£114 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Taunton trains for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:04 York | 5h11 | 09:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:44 York | 4h31 | 13:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Taunton
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Trains from York to Taunton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:27, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 355 km distance in 4h 31m.
Distance 355 km |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 01:27 |
Last train 19:53 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from York to Taunton trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between York and Taunton from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York to Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to Taunton 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 Taunton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in York and Taunton
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
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Lost and Found Office
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Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- 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: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike 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
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