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Outbound fromSt Ives (Cornwall) to Taunton by train
It takes an average of 5h 20m to travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Taunton by train, over a distance of around 118 miles (190 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) to Taunton and tickets for this journey start from £16 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:48 | |
| Departure station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
| Arrival station | Taunton | |
| Journey time | From 3h 25m | |
| Distance | 118 miles (190 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £16 | |
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Taking the train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Taunton in 3 hours 25 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Taunton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 20 minutes to travel the 118 miles (190 km) from St Ives (Cornwall) to Taunton by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 25 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 25 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from St Ives (Cornwall) 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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