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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Bristol to Taunton:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Taunton costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Taunton
How to get from Bristol to Taunton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:15 AM1h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:15 AMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:15 AM1h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:15 AMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W298742:45 PM0h30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:15 PMTaunton station (TAU)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y4166812:55 PM0h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:52 PMTaunton station (TAU)$191One-way0 transfers- Y416804:55 PM0h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:54 PMTaunton station (TAU)$191One-way0 transfers
- W298864:45 PM0h30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:15 PMTaunton station (TAU)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:30 PM1h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:30 PM1h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:15 AM1h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:40 AMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Taunton:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Taunton costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Taunton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Taunton by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
- 8 direct trains per day with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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