Colchester to Taunton by train

From Colchester to Taunton by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Colchester to Taunton by train. With 29 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train travel from Colchester to Taunton

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Colchester to Taunton:

• Cheapest ticket: €68.32

• Pricing when booking a month in advance:

• Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Departure frequency and timetable from Colchester to Taunton

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Colchester to Taunton:

• 04:43 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 23:03 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 06:33 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 23:30 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 30 minutes from Colchester toward Taunton.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 29 trains serving this route each day.

How long does the train from Colchester to Taunton take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 13 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 294 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Colchester and Taunton

Tickets for travel between Colchester and Taunton can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

More information on train travel from Colchester to Taunton

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