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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Taunton:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Taunton costing on average $102.
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
3:05 PM3h35Birmingham6:40 PMTaunton$151One-way0 transfers
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- 3:05 PM3h35Birmingham6:40 PMTaunton$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:05 PM3h35Birmingham6:40 PMTaunton$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:30 PM4h25Birmingham8:55 PMTaunton$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Taunton:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Taunton costing on average $102.
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Taunton by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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