Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Taunton will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 5 trains that leave Birmingham for Taunton on Sun, Jun 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
On Sun, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€64 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 22:12 |
For as little as $49 (€40) you can travel by train to Taunton from Birmingham with CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Taunton from Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Birmingham to Taunton train information with CrossCountry:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Taunton, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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