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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Taunton
Cheapest price
$213
Average price
$236
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Taunton will cost around $236 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $213.
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Taunton without transferring at least 2 times.
4:24 AM5h36Brighton10:00 AMTaunton$2131One-way2 transfers- 10:10 PM10h06Brighton8:16 AMTaunton$2131One-way2 transfers
7:56 AM3h44Brighton11:40 AMTaunton$2281One-way2 transfers- 8:58 AM3h37Brighton12:35 PMTaunton$2391One-way2 transfers
- 9:28 AM3h14Brighton12:42 PMTaunton$2391One-way2 transfers
- 10:28 AM3h12Brighton1:40 PMTaunton$2391One-way2 transfers
- 12:28 PM3h12Brighton3:40 PMTaunton$2391One-way2 transfers
- 2:28 PM3h12Brighton5:40 PMTaunton$2391One-way2 transfers
- 4:28 PM3h12Brighton7:40 PMTaunton$2391One-way2 transfers
- 7:28 PM3h12Brighton10:40 PMTaunton$2391One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brighton to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Taunton:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Taunton costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (3h 22m by train vs 3h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $78 (€64) compared to roughly $54 (€44) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Brighton to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Taunton trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:24 AM Brighton | 5h36 | 10:00 AM Taunton | 2 transfers | |
| 7:56 AM Brighton | 3h44 | 11:40 AM Taunton | 2 transfers | |
| 8:58 AM Brighton | 3h37 | 12:35 PM Taunton | 2 transfers | |
| 9:28 AM Brighton | 3h14 | 12:42 PM Taunton | 2 transfers | |
| 10:28 AM Brighton | 3h12 | 1:40 PM Taunton | 2 transfers | |
| 10:58 AM Brighton | 3h36 | 2:34 PM Taunton | 2 transfers | |
| 11:28 AM Brighton | 3h14 | 2:42 PM Taunton | 2 transfers | |
| 12:28 PM Brighton | 3h12 | 3:40 PM Taunton | 2 transfers | |
| 1:28 PM Brighton | 3h28 | 4:56 PM Taunton | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Taunton
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Trains from Brighton to Taunton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (209 km) distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 1:40 AM |
Last train 9:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express from Brighton to Taunton trainsGreat Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Brighton and Taunton from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Gatwick Express
FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Taunton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Taunton
Most Brighton to Taunton trains use the Brighton to Taunton station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Taunton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Brighton station do trains to Taunton leave from?
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Preston Park from Brighton city centre
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston Park train station facilities and services
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Taunton station do trains from Brighton arrive at?
Getting to Taunton from Taunton city centre
Taunton train station facilities and services
Taunton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Taunton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Taunton. ATMs are available at Taunton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Taunton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Taunton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Taunton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Taunton: 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.
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