The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Taunton
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Taunton will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 5 trains that leave Swindon for Taunton on Thu, Nov 06, 1 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 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.










Live departures
Swindon to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Taunton trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:21 AM Swindon | 1h48 | 8:09 AM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:59 AM Swindon | 1h17 | 8:16 AM Taunton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:22 AM Swindon | 1h20 | 8:42 AM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:56 AM Swindon | 1h20 | 9:16 AM Taunton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:56 AM Swindon | 1h19 | 10:15 AM Taunton | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Taunton
Trains from Swindon to Taunton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western from Swindon to Taunton trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Taunton from $58 (€47). 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 Swindon to Taunton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Taunton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- 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
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
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