Preston (Lancs) to Taunton Train Tickets & Timetables

Preston (Lancs) to Tauntonby train on average takes 4 hrs 50 mins

Preston (Lancs) to Taunton one way only

Cheapest Advance Single from £48.70

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Trains depart every 41 minutes
First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 05:33
Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 19:25

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Preston (Lancs) to Taunton train times

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Preston (Lancs) facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Preston station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast Lost Property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
  
  Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parking
  
  PR1 8AP
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  1025
- Charges
  
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £166.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £6.50
  Sunday: £6.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  18
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  246
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
  9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Station Message

Taunton toilet closure

The Gentlemen's toilets on Platform 2 will be closed Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th November

Alternative facilities are available on Platform 5

Taunton facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Smartcard Accepted
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for GW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Situated on the platforms.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Starbucks on platform 5 and Dashi Cafe on platform 2. Vending machines also available.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- Accessible toilets
  
  The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  within accessible wc's
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi"
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 2
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Station entrance
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Starbucks on platform 5 and Dashi Cafe on platform 2. Vending machines also available.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  North side of the station
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  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.
- Accessible toilets
  
  The radar key is available from station staff.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi"
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Whether you"Щve lost something on one of our trains or at a station, we"Щll do our best to find it for you. Once we"Щve got your details, we"Щll start looking. Although it can take up to a week for things to reach us. Register your lost item here
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: http://www.apcoa.co.uk
  
  0345 165 2030
  
  TA1 1QP
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  384
- Charges
  
  Daily: £7.60
  Weekly: £38.00
  Monthly: £115.00
  Three Monthly: £263.00
  Annual: £815.00
  Saturday: £5.30
  Sunday: £5.30
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  20
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Accessible parking available. Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  82
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platforms 1 and 5
- Annotation
  
  Cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08001 971 329 or 18001 0800 197 1329 (Textphone)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Meeting point: Gateline.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 24h
  Sat 05:30 to 23:30
  Sun 08:00 to 01:30
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Please request staff assistance. No public phones are accessible.
- Accessible toilets
  
  The radar key is available from station staff.
- Step Free Access
  
  Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Preston (Lancs)to TauntonFrom £48.70

Preston (Lancs) to Tauntonby train on average takes 4 hrs 50 mins

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