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

The cheapest train tickets from London to Taunton start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £75. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Taunton?

The average train journey time from London to Taunton is 1h 53m, covering a distance of 131 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Taunton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from London to Taunton departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:46.

Train London to Taunton from £35

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Taunton on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:36	London Paddington	2h 11m	17:47	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	16:36	London Paddington	2h 7m	18:43	Taunton	Fastest
Train	15:36	London Paddington	2h 11m	17:47	Taunton	No tags
Train	16:30	London Paddington	2h 44m	19:14	Taunton	No tags
Train	16:30	London Paddington	2h 44m	19:14	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from London to Taunton on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:36	London Paddington	2h 9m	17:45	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	07:38	London Paddington	2h 2m	09:40	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:38	London Paddington	2h 2m	09:40	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	2h 10m	10:42	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	2h 10m	10:42	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from London to Taunton on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:53	London Paddington	2h 7m	10:00	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	10:36	London Paddington	2h 4m	12:40	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:53	London Paddington	2h 7m	10:00	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:30	London Paddington	2h 11m	10:41	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:30	London Paddington	2h 11m	10:41	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from London to Taunton on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:36	London Paddington	2h	12:36	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	08:03	London Paddington	1h 40m	09:43	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:02	London Paddington	1h 57m	08:59	Taunton	No tags
Train	07:02	London Paddington	1h 57m	08:59	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:03	London Paddington	1h 40m	09:43	Taunton	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London 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 3 hours and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage duration

133 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £43	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £247	Average duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £32	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £37

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London 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 London to Taunton?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Taunton start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £75. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Taunton?
The average train journey time from London to Taunton is 1h 53m, covering a distance of 131 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Taunton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Taunton?
The earliest train from London to Taunton departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:46.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

£65

11/12

£65

Today

£86

13/12

£61

14/12

£65

15/12

£65

16/12

£65

17/12

£64

The cheapest trip from London to Taunton was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £61

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

You can expect to pay from £61 to £238 for a train ticket from London to Taunton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £61, which is on 2025-12-13.