How much does a train ticket cost from Bristol to Taunton?

The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Taunton start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bristol to Taunton?

The average train journey time from Bristol to Taunton is 38m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 30m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Bristol to Taunton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Taunton?

The earliest train from Bristol to Taunton departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:48.

Which is the best train operator from Bristol to Taunton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bristol to Taunton?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bristol to Taunton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bristol to Taunton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Bristol to Taunton from £6

Next train departures

Next departures from Bristol to Taunton on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:03	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	08:09	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	32m	09:17	Taunton	No tags
Train	07:03	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	08:09	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Taunton on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:18	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 5m	08:23	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	31m	09:16	Taunton	No tags
Train	07:18	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 5m	08:23	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Taunton on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:44	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	09:14	Taunton	CheapestFastest
Train	07:54	Bristol Temple Meads	54m	08:48	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:44	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	09:14	Taunton	No tags
Train	07:54	Bristol Temple Meads	54m	08:48	Taunton	No tags
Train	09:50	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	10:20	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Taunton on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	32m	09:17	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:03	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	08:09	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	No tags
Train	07:03	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	08:09	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Taunton on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	38m	08:16	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:03	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	08:09	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	No tags
Train	07:03	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	08:09	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Taunton on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	38m	08:16	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:03	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	08:09	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	No tags
Train	07:03	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	08:09	Taunton	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Taunton on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	38m	08:16	Taunton	Cheapest
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	Fastest
Train	07:03	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	08:09	Taunton	No tags
Train	08:11	Bristol Temple Meads	30m	08:41	Taunton	No tags
Train	07:03	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	08:09	Taunton	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bristol to Taunton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Taunton. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

38 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £22	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £36	Average duration38m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £7	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bristol to Taunton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Bristol to Taunton?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Taunton start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bristol to Taunton?
The average train journey time from Bristol to Taunton is 38m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 30m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Bristol to Taunton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Taunton?
The earliest train from Bristol to Taunton departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:48.
Which is the best train operator from Bristol to Taunton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bristol to Taunton?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bristol to Taunton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bristol to Taunton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£19

26/11

£19

Today

£17

28/11

£15

29/11

£12

30/11

£12

01/12

£12

02/12

£12

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Taunton was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Taunton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £34 for a train ticket from Bristol to Taunton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-01.