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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Taunton
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
280 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Taunton will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester for Taunton on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 280 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 6 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.
04:27AM3h50
Manchester08:17AMTaunton
$681One-way
0 transfers
07:03AM3h55
Manchester10:58AMTaunton
$1221One-way
0 transfers
04:11AM4h06
Manchester08:17AMTaunton
$1221One-way
0 transfers
01:25PM3h50
Manchester05:15PMTaunton
$2191One-way
0 transfers
01:25PM3h50
Manchester05:15PMTaunton
$2191One-way
0 transfers
04:27AM3h50
Manchester08:17AMTaunton
$681One-way
0 transfers
07:03AM3h55
Manchester10:58AMTaunton
$1221One-way
0 transfers
04:11AM4h06
Manchester08:17AMTaunton
$1221One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€108 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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
Manchester to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Taunton trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 2:36 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:25 PM Manchester | 5h41 | 1:06 AM Taunton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| 4:11 AM Manchester | 4h06 | 8:17 AM Taunton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:27 AM Manchester | 3h50 | 8:17 AM Taunton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:03 AM Manchester | 3h55 | 10:58 AM Taunton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:25 PM Manchester | 3h50 | 5:15 PM Taunton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Taunton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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 $20 (€16)
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 01:40 |
Last train 20:25 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Manchester to Taunton start from as low as $68 (€56) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $132 (€108) depending on the train type and class.
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 $20 (€16)
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Taunton trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Taunton from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 39m
Cheapest Price
$68 (€56)
CrossCountry frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 45m
Cheapest Price
$76 (€62)
Transport for Wales frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 51m
Cheapest Price
$323 (€264)
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 36m
Cheapest Price
$305 (€249)
Cross Country frequency
15 a day
FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Taunton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.
To fully explore Taunton's historic sites, enjoy its parks, and experience local dining, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
Train ticket prices from Manchester to Taunton can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $68 (€56), while the average price is around $132 (€108).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Taunton is by bus, with a cost of around $20 (€16).
The train from Manchester to Taunton takes 3h 48m and runs 4 per day.
The first train from Manchester to Taunton leaves at 1:40 AM.
The last train from Manchester to Taunton leaves at 8:25 PM.
The distance by train from Manchester to Taunton is 173 miles (280 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Taunton.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Manchester to Taunton.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Taunton is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), which connects to Taunton station (TAU).
Yes, there is a direct train from Manchester to Taunton. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by Cross Country.
There is no high speed train available from Manchester to Taunton.
A day trip from Manchester to Taunton is not feasible due to the travel time of 3h 48m. The distance is 173 miles (280 km), and there are 4 trains per day.
The train journey from Manchester to Taunton offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with scenic views of the English countryside, including rolling hills and farmland, particularly as the train travels through the Peak District and along parts of the West Country.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Taunton
Manchester
Taunton
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Taunton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
Manchester
information
The major train station for arrivals in Taunton is Taunton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Taunton for your journey to Taunton from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between the following times: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 19:00 and Sun 10:00 - 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: within accessible wc's
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Taunton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
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