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Outbound fromNewquay to Taunton by train
It takes an average of 3h 21m to travel from Newquay to Taunton by train, over a distance of around 96 miles (154 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Newquay to Taunton and tickets for this journey start from £16 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Newquay to Taunton in 3 hours 6 minutes
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It usually takes around 3 hours 21 minutes to travel the 96 miles (154 km) from Newquay to Taunton by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Great Western Railway for all or at least part of your journey to Taunton.
Book train tickets from Newquay to Taunton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £16.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Taunton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Newquay to Taunton
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Newquay to Taunton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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