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Outbound fromLuton to Taunton by train
It takes an average of 4h 1m to travel from Luton to Taunton by train, over a distance of around 130 miles (209 km). There are normally 33 trains per day travelling from Luton to Taunton and tickets for this journey start from £159.50 when you book in advance.
Take the train from Luton to Taunton in 2 hours 50 minutes
If you want to travel from Luton to Taunton by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Luton to Taunton by train to take around 4 hours 1 minute. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 50 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 33 trains per day running on this route, which spans 130 miles (209 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Taunton. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Thameslink or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Luton to Taunton start from £159.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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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 Luton 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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