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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Taunton
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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $780.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $780 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Taunton
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Taunton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Taunton:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Taunton costing on average $94.
A bus is $755 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Taunton costing on average $780.
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33. The journey takes 3h 57m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Taunton
How to get from Birmingham to Taunton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
5:45 PM 4h15 Birmingham 10:00 PM Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:45 PM 4h15 Birmingham 10:00 PM Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G01140
10:12 AM 2h03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 12:15 PM Taunton station (TAU) $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01133
8:12 AM 2h03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:15 AM Taunton station (TAU) $66 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01135
9:12 AM 2h03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:15 AM Taunton station (TAU) $66 1 One-way 0 transfers - W29862
11:12 AM 2h04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:16 PM Taunton station (TAU) $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:00 AM 4h25 Birmingham 12:25 PM Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:05 PM 3h10 Birmingham 6:15 PM Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:05 PM 3h20 Birmingham 5:25 PM Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Taunton:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Taunton costing on average $94.
A bus is $755 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Taunton costing on average $780.
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Taunton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall).
- Travel with Loganair to go to Taunton by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Taunton by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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