Taunton to Brighton by train

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Overview: trains from Taunton to Brighton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Taunton to Brighton, 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 01:40 View journey
Last train 22:07 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 209
Trains / day 57 View all
Cheapest journey £59.57 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 14m
Train operators 9

Taking the train from Taunton to Brighton

Ready to book a trip from Taunton to Brighton by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of a train ticket between Taunton and Brighton

The cheapest ticket price along this route is £59.57. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Taunton and Brighton

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

  • First daily departure (weekday): 01:40

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:29

  • First daily departure (weekend): 01:42

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:07

  • Average number of daily trains: 57 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 10 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Taunton to Brighton

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 26 minutes, spanning 209 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Taunton and Brighton?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Brighton

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Brighton.

FAQs about the train journey from Taunton to Brighton

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

The train journey between Taunton and Brighton spans 209 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.