Station

Taunton

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Taunton station
Station Approach
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1QP

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Ticket office opening hours

Monday: 06:30 to 19:00
Tuesday: 06:30 to 19:00
Wednesday: 06:30 to 19:00
Thursday: 06:30 to 19:00
Friday: 06:30 to 19:00
Saturday: 06:30 to 19:00
Sunday: 08:00 to 19:00

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

Station facilities

Parking
Shops
Step-free access
Ticket machine
Ticket office
Toilets
Wifi

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General service information
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Closed Circuit Television
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
  
  - 24h
- CIS
  - Departure Screens
  - Announcements
- Customer Help Points
Ticket buying and collection
- Ticket Office
- Prepurchase Collection
- Ticket Machine
- Oystercard Issued
- Use Oystercard
- Always Show Oyster Card Fields
- Smartcard Issued
- Smartcard Validator
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Smartcard Accepted
- Penalty Fares
  
  GW
All station facilities
- Seated Area
- Waiting Room
  
  Mon-Fri - 24h
  Saturday 06:10 to 20:00
  Sunday 08:00 to 20:00
  
  Situated on the platforms.
- Trolleys
- Station Buffet
  
  Starbucks on platform 5 and Dashi Cafe on platform 2. Vending machines also available.
- Toilets
  
  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.
- Baby Change
  
  within accessible wc's
- Telephones
- Wi Fi
  
  Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi"
- Post Box
  
  Platform 2
- Atm Machine
  
  Station entrance
- Shops
  
  Starbucks on platform 5 and Dashi Cafe on platform 2. Vending machines also available.
Accessibility and mobility access
- Helpline
  
  08001 971 329 or 18001 0800 197 1329 (Textphone)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Meeting point: Gateline.
  
  - 24h
  - 24h
- Induction Loop
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Ramp For Train Access
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Please request staff assistance. No public phones are accessible.
- National Key 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
  
  Coverage: whole Station
- Ticket Gates
- Impaired 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.
- Wheelchairs Available
- Assisted Travel
  
  We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Parking information
- Cycle Storage
  
  Spaces: 82
  Sheltered: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Location:
  Platforms 1 and 5
  
  Annotation:
  Cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge.
  
  Type: Stands
- CarPark
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A Parking ( U K) Limited
  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:
  Mon-Fri - 24h
  Saturday - 24h
  Sunday - 24h
  
  Website: http://www.apcoa.co.uk
- Rail Replacement Services
  
  North side of the station
- Taxi Rank
  
  Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Onward Travel
  
  Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
Passenger services
- Customer Service
  
  Please visit GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp.
- Left Luggage
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Lost Property
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

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