The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU)
Cheapest price on Aug 31
$78
Average ticket price on Aug 31
$89
Fastest journey on Aug 31
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
1 h 41 m
Trains on Aug 31
28
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
On Mon, Aug 31, we found 28 trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU), including 24 direct services.
On Mon, Aug 31 the direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Mon, Aug 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 42 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.
G1497910:36 AM2h00London Paddington (PAD)12:36 PMTaunton station (TAU)$781One-way0 transfers
G1498412:35 PM2h01London Paddington (PAD)2:36 PMTaunton station (TAU)$781One-way0 transfers
W348172:36 PM1h57London Paddington (PAD)4:33 PMTaunton station (TAU)$781One-way0 transfers
W348427:04 PM1h42London Paddington (PAD)8:46 PMTaunton station (TAU)$781One-way0 transfers
G149664:30 PM2h44London Paddington (PAD)7:14 PMTaunton station (TAU)$841One-way0 transfers
W347828:03 AM1h40London Paddington (PAD)9:43 AMTaunton station (TAU)$921One-way0 transfers
W348091:03 PM1h40London Paddington (PAD)2:43 PMTaunton station (TAU)$901One-way0 transfers
W348142:03 PM1h41London Paddington (PAD)3:44 PMTaunton station (TAU)$901One-way0 transfers
G1498312:05 PM1h42London Paddington (PAD)1:47 PMTaunton station (TAU)$901One-way0 transfers
W3479711:03 AM1h42London Paddington (PAD)12:45 PMTaunton station (TAU)$901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a flight costs an average of $332.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $332 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU):
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $314 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) costing on average $332 (€272).
Other travel options to Taunton station (TAU) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Flight takes on average 8h 14m.
You'll arrive about 1h 9m sooner (1h 52m by train vs 3h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $70 (€57) 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.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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
London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) trains for today, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34833 | Delayed 4:03 PM 5:03 PMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 5:49 PM 5:49 PMTaunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 31 | |||||
W34663 · G14977 | 5:23 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h53 | 8:16 AM Taunton station (TAU) | 1 transfer | |
W34780 | 7:02 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h57 | 8:59 AM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34782 | 8:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h40 | 9:43 AM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14989 | 9:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h43 | 10:46 AM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34788 | 9:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h52 | 11:26 AM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14938+ G01140 | 9:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h27 | 12:15 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 1 transfer | |
G14979 | 10:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h00 | 12:36 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34797 | 11:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h42 | 12:45 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14983 | 12:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h42 | 1:47 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14984 | 12:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h01 | 2:36 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34809 | 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h40 | 2:43 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34814 | 2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h41 | 3:44 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34817 | 2:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h57 | 4:33 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34819 | 3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h44 | 4:47 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14965+ G01150 | 3:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h12 | 5:42 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 1 transfer | |
W34823 | 4:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h44 | 5:47 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14966 | 4:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h44 | 7:14 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34827 | 4:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h00 | 6:36 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34830 | 5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h43 | 6:46 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14967 | 5:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 8:16 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14985 | 5:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h00 | 7:36 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34836 | 6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h44 | 7:47 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14986 | 6:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h02 | 8:38 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34842 | 7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h42 | 8:46 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14988 | 8:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h57 | 10:00 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34848 | 9:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h58 | 11:02 PM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14972 · G15183 | 10:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h43 | 12:46 AM Taunton station (TAU) | 1 transfer | |
W34774 | 11:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h03 | 2:48 AM Taunton station (TAU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€27) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€27) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Taunton station (TAU) from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) 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 station (TAU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU)
Most London Paddington (PAD) to Taunton station (TAU) trains use the London Paddington to Taunton station pair. Use this guide to compare London Paddington (PAD) and Taunton station (TAU) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
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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