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Taunton Train Station

Taunton Train Station

Taunton

Taunton station

Station Approach
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1QP

Ticket office opening hours:

Monday - Friday - 06:30 to 19:00
Saturday - 06:30 to 19:00
Sunday - 08:00 to 19:00

GET DIRECTIONS

Taunton at a glance

  • Car parking
  • Waiting room
  • Ticket machine
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Impaired Access Staff
  • Impaired Access Step-Free Access
  • Cycle storage availability
  • Seated area
Live Departures
Live Arrivals
Time Destination Platform

Station Details

  • Accessibility

    • Accessible Public Telephones No
    • Accessible Taxis
    • First Class Lounge
    • Help Points YES Yes
    • Impaired Accessible Booking Office Counter No
    • Impared Access Staff YES Yes
    • Impared Access Ticket Gate 1
    • Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
    • Induction Loop YES Yes
    • Impaired Mobility Set Down YES Yes
    • National Key Toilets YES Yes
    • Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
    • Wheel chairs Available YES Yes
    • Impaired Access Staff Help Hours - open 24h
      - open 24h
      Saturday - 05:30 to 23:30
      Sunday - 08:00 to 01:30
    • Accessible Taxis

      Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.

    • Accesible Ticket Machine

      Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.

    • Helpline
    • Helpline Contact Details

      08001 971 329 or 18001 0800 197 1329 (Textphone)


    • Helpline Contact URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
    • Impared Mobility Set Down

      Set- Down / Pick up Points are available adjacent to the station entrance. Assisted travel meeting point - Booking office main entrance. Please notify a member of staff.

    • National Key Toilets

      The radar key is available from station staff.

    • Nearest Stations with Facilities The neareac acation with more facilities is Plymouth
    • Step Free Access

      Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts


      Coverage: whole Station
    • Step Free Access Coverage Whole Station
    • Staff Help

      Meeting point: Gateline.

  • Baggage Services

    • Left Luggage: Available No
    • Left Luggage: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  • Bus information

    • Bus Service: Availability YES Yes
    • Bus Service: Note Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format  here (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/posters/TAU.pdf)
  • Cycle Storage

    • Availability 1
    • Closed Circuit TV YES Yes
    • Cycle Hire: Note On Your Bike on-your-bike.org 01823 259 035 located in station building, adjacent to taxi rank
    • Location

      Platforms 1 and 5

    • Note

      Cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge.

    • Sheltered YES Yes
    • Spaces 82
    • Type Stands
  • Dining and Shopping

    • Dining & Shopping: Shops YES Yes
    • Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet YES Yes
  • Mail and Express Services

    • Post Box: Note

      Platform 2

  • Phones, Internet & Wi-fi

    • Station Amenities: Telephone No
    • Web Kiosk: Available No
    • Station Amenities: Wi-Fi Find WiFi Hotspots near this station
    • Telephone: Usage Type Cards And Coins
  • Parking

    • Car Parking Details car parking at this station.



      address:
      station approach
      taunton
      ta1 1qp

      name: station car park
      spaces: 384
      number accessible spaces: 20
      accessible spaces note:

      accessible parking available. parking is free for blue badge holders.


      accessible car park equipment: yes
      cctv: no
      open:
      monday - friday - open 24h
      saturday - open 24h
      sunday - open 24h
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      Find out more about car parking at this station.



      Address:
      Station Approach
      Taunton
      TA1 1QP

      Name: Station Car Park
      Spaces: 384
      Number Accessible Spaces: 20
      Accessible Spaces Note:

      Accessible parking available. Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.


      Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
      Cctv: No
      Open:
      Monday - Friday - open 24h
      Saturday - open 24h
      Sunday - open 24h
  • Restrooms

    • Toilets YES Yes
    • Baby Change YES Yes
    • Toilets Note

      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.

  • Station Location & Directions

    • Latitude 51.02365625
    • Longitude -3.102132918
  • Station Information

    • ATM YES Yes
    • Baby Change YES Yes
    • Bureau De Change No
    • Lost Property
    • Post Box YES Yes
    • Shops YES Yes
    • Seated Area YES Yes
    • Station Buffet YES Yes
    • Showers No
    • Trolley YES Yes
    • Wifi YES Yes
    • Waiting Room 1
    • Lost Property: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
    • Customer Service Note Please call our Customer Services Centre on 03457 000 125 (07:00-22:00 every day)
    • Staffing Level YES Yes
  • Ticketing Hours

    • Ticket Office Hours Monday - Friday - 06:30 to 19:00
      Saturday - 06:30 to 19:00
      Sunday - 08:00 to 19:00
  • Ticketing Services & Information

    • Oyster Pre-Pay No
    • Pre-Purchase Collection YES Yes
    • Ticket Machine YES Yes
    • Customer Service Note In ticket hall
    • Penalty Fares GW
    • Smartcard Notes Smartcard Issued: Yes
      Smartcard Validator: Yes

      Smartcard Accepted

  • Taxi Information

    • Availability YES Yes
    • Note Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance if you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
  • Other transportation

    • Cycle Hire YES Yes
    • Rail Replacement Services

      Bus stop at rear entrance of station, or as directed by signs.

Local Information

Local Information

FAQ’s

    How do I book a ticket?

    You can book tickets via our website (at the top of this page) or via our Grand Central Rail app (available on Google Play and the App Store)

    Can I get a refund if my plans change?

    You can only refund tickets purchased through Grand Central. 

     

    Advance tickets are non-refundable, unless the service they were valid for is cancelled, disrupted or amended and, as a result, you choose not to travel.

     

    If you have purchased an Off-peak or Anytime ticket from grandcentralrail.com, you can refund your tickets.

     

    Find out more here.

    Do you offer travel assistance?

    Yes, you can book assistance in advance via Passenger Assistance to ensure a smooth journey.

    How can I contact lost property?

    If you think you’ve lost something at the station or on one of our trains, pleas contact the lost property team here.