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Bristol to Taunton Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:04
Last train
Last train
23:48
Departure city
Departure city
Bristol
Arrival station
Arrival station
Taunton
Journey time
Journey time
30m
Distance
Distance
42 miles
Price
Price
$7.72*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

What are the next train times from Bristol to Taunton?

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05:04
1h 4m, Direct
Bristol
06:08
Taunton
Great Western Railway
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05:22
51m, Direct
Bristol
06:13
Taunton
Great Western Railway
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05:55
58m, Direct
Bristol
06:53
Taunton
Great Western Railway
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06:40
30m, Direct
Bristol
07:10
Taunton
CrossCountry
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06:47
50m, Direct
Bristol
07:37
Taunton
Great Western Railway
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07:03
1h 6m, Direct
Bristol
08:09
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Fares from Bristol to Taunton usually average around $7.72, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
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