The best-connected station for Exmoor National Park is Taunton, to the east of the park on the mainline through the South West of England with regular connections to Bristol, London, Birmingham and the North. From Cornwall and Devon, head for Tiverton Parkway or change at Exeter for the Tarka Line that runs up to Barnstaple, where you can catch buses to take you towards Lynton and Lynmouth and the north of the national park.
Visit Exmoor National Park to experience some of the most stunning and unspoilt scenery in the country. The rolling moorlands make for an excellent day out walking; just be sure to stop and enjoy a picnic while you're at it! Have a look at Exmoor National Park's website for more info on visiting.
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Exmoor National Park extends for 267 square miles along the north coast of Somerset and down into Devon, famous for its incredible landscapes ripe for explorers, including vast swathes of open moorland – home to the iconic Exmoor ponies - tranquil ancient wooded valleys and the highest cliffs in England.
Exmoor is a great place to pull on your walking boots and head off for a hike or a short stroll – whatever your pace, there’s a path for you. Take the trail to the highest point at Dunkery Beacon or see if you can spot the adventurous goats in the Valley of the Rocks. Follow in the footsteps of Lorna Doone around the hamlet of Malmsmead, or face the challenge of the South West Coast Path for spectacular views across the Bristol Channel.
There’s also plenty of opportunity for a day out with a difference on Exmoor. You can ride the funicular railway which links the twin towns of Lynton on the cliffs and Lynmouth at sea level, 500ft below. See the medieval village of Dunster lit only by candlelight during its winter festival. Or take to the waves for some sea kayaking – where if you’re very, very lucky you might just spot a dolphin.
Departures and arrivals from Taunton
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| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
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| to Cardiff Central | Great Western Railway | 21:32 | 4 | On time |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 21:36 | 5 | Late |
| to Birmingham New Street | CrossCountry | 21:42 | 5 | On time |
| to Plymouth | Great Western Railway | 22:02 | 2 | On time |
| to Plymouth | CrossCountry | 22:18 | 2 | Late |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
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| from Penzance | Great Western Railway | 21:35 | 5 | Late |
| from Penzance | CrossCountry | 21:40 | 5 | On time |
| from London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 22:00 | 2 | On time |
| from Cardiff Central | Great Western Railway | 22:05 | 3 | On time |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | CrossCountry | 22:17 | 2 | Late |
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