How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Taunton?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Taunton start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £117. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Taunton?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Taunton is 2h 3m, covering a distance of 113 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 52m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Taunton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Taunton?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Taunton departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 20:12.

Train Birmingham to Taunton from £22

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Taunton on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:12	Birmingham New Street	2h 8m	20:20	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	15:42	Birmingham New Street	2h	17:42	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	2h 5m	09:17	Taunton	No tags
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	2h 5m	09:17	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:12	Birmingham New Street	2h 3m	10:15	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Taunton on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	11:25	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	11:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 52m	13:22	Taunton	Fastest
Train	09:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	11:25	Taunton	No tags
Train	10:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	12:27	Taunton	No tags
Train	10:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	12:27	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Taunton on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:12	Birmingham New Street	2h 8m	20:20	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	15:42	Birmingham New Street	2h	17:42	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	2h 5m	09:17	Taunton	No tags
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	2h 5m	09:17	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:12	Birmingham New Street	2h 3m	10:15	Taunton	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Taunton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Taunton. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

114 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £40	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£23 - £272	Average duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £12	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £23

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Taunton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Taunton?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Taunton start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £117. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Taunton?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Taunton is 2h 3m, covering a distance of 113 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 52m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Taunton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Taunton?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Taunton departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 20:12.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£22

10/12

£22

Today

£54

12/12

£22

13/12

No data

14/12

£29

15/12

No data

16/12

£22

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Taunton was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Taunton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £22 to £263 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Taunton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-12-16.