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Trains to Taunton take you right into the heart of the town, a short walk from the riverside and the famous Somerset county cricket ground. Brace yourself for the breathtaking Taunton Castle, festooned with flowers all year round. The castle has a somewhat bloody history, so get some sustenance first at the award-winning restaurant at the Castle Hotel nearby – after that you’ll be ready to venture inside for a rather horrible history lesson. Taunton station originally opened in 1842 as part of the Bristol and Exeter Railway. The structure was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, but the station’s split design proved tricky to navigate for passengers – each platform had its own set of buildings and sheds, with a hotel in between. A major redevelopment was undertaken in the 1860s. Many of these extensions survive to this day, but sadly the popular 40 Steps footbridge, a favourite location for trainspotters, was pulled down in 2013.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Unavailable
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Starbucks on platform 5 and Dashi Cafe on platform 2. Vending machines also available.
ATM	Available
ATM notes	Station entrance
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
WiFi notes	Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi".
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Meeting point: Gateline.
Customer Service notes	Please visit https://www.railhelp.co.uk/gwr/ for GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp.
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
Car parking spaces	264

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	82
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Platforms 1 and 5
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Unavailable
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Taunton station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: A1 (01823 332211) or AAA (01823 257999) or ourtaxis (01823 333667).

First Class Lounge

There are six platforms, connected by a subway with step-free access. Toilets are found on platform 2 and 6. Platform 5 serves trains to London Paddington, Bristol and the north. You’ll also find a cafe here. There is a car park on both sides of the station and bus services to the town centre call in front of the ticket office.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to London Paddington	Great Western Railway	08:59	5	Late
to Plymouth	CrossCountry	09:15	2	On time
to Minehead	Great Western Railway	09:35		On time
to London Paddington	Great Western Railway	09:59	5	On time
to Penzance	Great Western Railway	10:14	2	Late

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Bristol Temple Meads	CrossCountry	09:14	2	On time
from Plymouth	Great Western Railway	09:58	5	On time
from Exeter St Davids	Great Western Railway	10:12	5	On time
from London Paddington	Great Western Railway	10:13	2	Late
from Bristol Temple Meads	CrossCountry	10:20	2	On time

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Trains to Taunton

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Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Departures and arrivals from Taunton

Departures

Arrivals

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Off peak fares

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