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The cheapest and fastest buses from Taunton to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$22

Average price

$33

Fastest journey

6 h 45 m

Average duration

6 h 50 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

280 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Taunton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Taunton to Manchester will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Taunton for Manchester on Sun, Jul 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 280 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 6 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Megabus
12:35PM6h45
Taunton
07:20PMManchester
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:45AM6h55
Taunton
05:40PMManchester
$441One-way
0 transfers

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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €51.

Distance: 173 miles (280 km)

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Train

€24

Average price

Cheapest

€113

Average price

6h 36m

Average total duration

6h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Taunton to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 4:50 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
7h15
4:30 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
7h35
4:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
national_expressNX101 · NX120
On time
9:50 AM Taunton, St John's (St Church Park)
7h30
5:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX101 · NX104 · NX120
On time
10:55 AM Taunton, St John's (St Church Park)
9h45
8:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station
2 transfers
national_expressNX101 · NX181
On time
4:55 PM Taunton, St John's (St Church Park)
7h20
12:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Taunton to Manchester

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Buses from Taunton to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
173 miles (280 km)
Average bus duration
6h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
$17 (€14)
Buses per day
9
Fastest bus
6h 25m
First bus
00:20
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Bus providers: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from Taunton to Manchester

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and FlixBus bus tickets to Manchester from Taunton from $12 (€10) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Taunton and Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

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Popular bus stations from Taunton to Manchester

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The major bus station for departures in Taunton is Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) for your trip from Taunton to Manchester.
Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
The major bus station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street for your trip to Manchester from Taunton.
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
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