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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Yeovil to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 34 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Yeovil to Taunton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£16. The journey takes 51m versus 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Taunton from Yeovil by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Yeovil to Taunton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Taunton are Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Cardiff and Plymouth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Taunton on Omio.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Exeter is a compact Devon city known for its Norman cathedral, Roman history and lively quayside. Medieval streets, independent shops and a strong student presence give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Cardiff is a compact capital known for Welsh culture, Cardiff Castle and the energy of the Principality Stadium. Victorian arcades, civic landmarks and Cardiff Bay give it a character that feels both historic and modern.
Plymouth is a naval city in Devon known for its strong maritime history and broad waterfront. The Hoe and Barbican shape its character, while the university gives it a modern, lived-in feel.
A variety of services from Yeovil to Taunton are offered by rail and bus for an easy and comfortable journey. The beautiful city of Taunton is visited by both U.K citizens and those from further afield, who not only appreciate the region's glorious beaches and countryside but the myriad of attractions and things to do. Fleet Air Arm Museum, for example, Europe's largest collection of Naval aircraft, will thrill the whole family. Taunton, on the other hand, a renowned and much loved holiday resort on Somerset's coast, boasts a number of attractions both indoors and out. Visit Vivary Park or Hestercombe Gardens and enjoy the peace, tranquillity and floral displays of the gardens.
Train: GWR and South West Trains operate multiple services throughout the day from Yeovil Pen Mill Station to Taunton Railway Station. The first departure is at 6:15 a.m. and the final departure of the day is at 22:57 p.m. The journey from Yeovil to Taunton takes approximately three hours and thirty minutes.
Bus: National Express operate one service each day from Yeovil Central Station to Taunton Tower Street, which is the arrival station. The bus departs at 10:05 a.m and the journey takes approximately four hours forty minutes.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Yeovil and Taunton as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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