Quantock Hills
The Quantock Hills are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and popular with walkers, bird watchers, outdoor explorers, and locals alike. Known for panoramic views across the north Devon countryside and coastline Quantock Hills has something for everyone.
Getting there by train is fairly straight forward and you can alight at Taunton before making your way up into the hills by taxi, bus, or on foot. You might though want to consider taking a steam train into the Quantock Hills. If so climb aboard the West Somerset Railway at Bishops Lydeard. There's a bus link between Taunton station and the WSR which operated by First Somerset and Avon Bus, look for the number 28 service.
To find out more about Quantock Hills visit their website here.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
- Monday to Friday open from 06:10:00 until 20:00:00
- Saturday open from 06:10:00 until 20:00:00
- Sunday open from 08:00:00 until 20:00:00
| 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:
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First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Taunton
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Minehead Bus | Great Western Railway | 08:39 | On time | |
| to Paignton | CrossCountry | 08:43 | 3 | On time |
| to Newcastle | CrossCountry | 08:53 | 5 | On time |
| to Penzance | Great Western Railway | 08:57 | 2 | On time |
| to Paignton | Great Western Railway | 09:03 | 2 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Minehead Bus | Great Western Railway | 08:40 | Scheduled | |
| from Bristol Temple Meads | CrossCountry | 08:42 | 3 | On time |
| from Plymouth | CrossCountry | 08:52 | 5 | On time |
| from Bristol Temple Meads | Great Western Railway | 08:56 | 2 | On time |
| from London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 09:03 | 2 | Late |