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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Taunton

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$149

Average price

$275

Fastest journey

3 h 13 m

Average duration

3 h 31 m

Trains per day

Distance

209 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Luton to Taunton will cost around $275 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Luton to Taunton without transferring at least 2 times.

Y36483+

Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ Great Western Rail

P08318

08:47AM3h49

Luton station (LUT)

12:36PMTaunton station (TAU)

$1491One-way

2 transfers

Y37010+

Tube from Farringdon to London Paddington+ Great Western Rail

P08315

08:13AM3h13

Luton station (LUT)

11:26AMTaunton station (TAU)

$2141One-way

2 transfers

Y37016+

P07876+

P08276+

C23745

08:43AM3h32

Luton station (LUT)

12:15PMTaunton station (TAU)

$4631One-way

3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Luton to Taunton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 129 miles (209 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€105 Average price	€25 Average price Cheapest
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Luton to Taunton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 10

Last updated at 7:07 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Y37010+Tube from Farringdon to London Paddington+P08315	On time 7:13 AM Luton station (LUT)	3h13	10:26 AM Taunton station (TAU)	2 transfers
Y37016+P07876+P08276+C23745	On time 7:43 AM Luton station (LUT)	3h32	11:15 AM Taunton station (TAU)	3 transfers
Y36483+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08318	On time 7:47 AM Luton station (LUT)	3h49	11:36 AM Taunton station (TAU)	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Taunton

United Kingdom

Trains from Luton to Taunton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $16 (€12) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $16 (€12)

Distance

129 miles (209 km)

Average train duration

2h 36m

Cheapest ticket price

$49 (€39)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 51m

First train

01:27

Last train

22:21

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $16 (€12)

Train companies: Great Western Rail and Thameslink from Luton to Taunton trains

Buy your official Great Western Rail and Thameslink train tickets from Luton to Taunton from $57 (€46) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Luton to Taunton train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: $57

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from Luton to Taunton with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 42 min
Cheapest Price: $278
Thameslink frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Luton to Taunton

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Taunton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Taunton.

Cheap train tickets from Luton to Taunton can start from as little as $31 (€25) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Taunton is $115 (€92); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Taunton from Luton is on average 3 h for the 130 mile (209 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Taunton from Luton by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Luton to Taunton leaves at 1: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Luton to Taunton leaves at 10: 32 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Luton to Taunton which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Luton to Taunton train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Luton and Taunton to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 32 PM.

A trip to Taunton from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Taunton by train is September.

You have options as you can travel to Taunton from Luton 2 different ways: train or bus.