Explore Exeter to Taunton by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Exeter to Taunton aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost from Exeter to Taunton

Ready to book tickets from Exeter to Taunton? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Exeter and Taunton typically run €13.28.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit €13.

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to €13.

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.

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Exeter to Taunton daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Taunton on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 73 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 01:06: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:42: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 01:06: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:02: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 9 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Exeter to Taunton

The quickest time by train is 22 minutes, travelling a total distance of 45 kilometres.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half 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.

Learn more about train travel from Exeter to Taunton

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Exeter and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Taunton city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Exeter and Taunton by train?

The train journey from Exeter to Taunton covers 45 kilometres in total.

How much does the train from Exeter to Taunton cost?

The lowest fare on this route is €13.28. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around €13. When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around €13.

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Exeter to Taunton?

Tickets for travel between Exeter to Taunton are available 5 and a half months before departure.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Taunton?

The fastest jouney takes 22 minutes.