Guildford to Taunton by train

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Overview: trains from Guildford to Taunton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Guildford to Taunton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:02 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 58m View journey
Distance (km) 178
Trains / day 42 View all
Cheapest journey £49.22 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 5m
Train operators 4

Discover Guildford to Taunton by train

Planning a train adventure from Guildford to Taunton? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Guildford and Taunton: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £49.22, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Guildford and Taunton

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Guildford to Taunton by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 00:02

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:26

  • First daily departure (weekend): 00:02

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:59

  • Average number of daily trains: 42 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 21 minutes

Average train travel time from Guildford to Taunton

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 58 minutes, travelling a total distance of 178 kilometres.

When are tickets between Guildford and Taunton available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Guildford and Taunton can be purchased 4 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Taunton

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Taunton.

FAQs about the train journey from Guildford to Taunton

Want to know more about your journey from Guildford to Taunton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Guildford to Taunton covers 178 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.