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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bournemouth to Taunton:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Taunton costing on average $99 (€83).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Tickets start at around $99 (€83) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-73.53 (€-61.78). The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Taunton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:50 AM8h30Bournemouth4:20 PMTaunton$541One-way0 transfers
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- 7:50 AM8h30Bournemouth4:20 PMTaunton$541One-way0 transfers
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- 7:50 AM8h30Bournemouth4:20 PMTaunton$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Taunton:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Taunton costing on average $99 (€83).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Taunton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall).
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Travel with National Express to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Taunton by train.
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