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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Truro to Taunton
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Truro to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truro to Taunton will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 1 trains that leave Truro for Taunton on Sat, May 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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.
12:30 PM3h22Truro3:52 PMTaunton$811One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM3h22Truro3:52 PMTaunton$811One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Truro to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m 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 Truro to Taunton:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Taunton costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€53) compared to roughly $43 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.22 (€-18.79). The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Truro to Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Truro to Taunton trains for tomorrow, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM Truro | 3h22 | 3:52 PM Taunton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Truro to Taunton
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Trains from Truro to Taunton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:08, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 2:08 AM |
Last train 10:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Truro to Taunton trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Truro and Taunton from $11 (€9). 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 Truro to Taunton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Truro 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 Truro to Taunton
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Dining
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Lost and Found Office
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Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 20:05 Saturday 06:40 - 19:05 Sunday 09:15 - 19:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- 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 2 & 3
- Waiting rooms location: P3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
WifiParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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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