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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Cardiff to Taunton:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Taunton costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Taunton
How to get from Cardiff to Taunton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM2h50Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)5:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$131One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM2h50Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)5:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$131One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Y416742:00 PM1h50Cardiff Central (CDF)3:50 PMTaunton station (TAU)$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y4166812:00 PM1h52Cardiff Central (CDF)1:52 PMTaunton station (TAU)$501One-way0 transfers
- Y416711:00 PM1h52Cardiff Central (CDF)2:52 PMTaunton station (TAU)$541One-way0 transfers
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W2986912:25 PM1h50Cardiff Central (CDF)2:15 PMTaunton station (TAU)$561One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM3h40Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)9:50 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM3h20Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:15 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM3h00Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)3:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Taunton:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Taunton costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Taunton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Taunton by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Taunton by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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