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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Taunton
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Taunton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Taunton:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Taunton costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€17. The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 30m 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.
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.
11:35 PM 4h40 Cardiff 4:15 AM Taunton €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:35 PM 4h40 Cardiff 4:15 AM Taunton €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:35 PM 4h40 Cardiff 4:15 AM Taunton €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Taunton:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Taunton costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Taunton as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Taunton by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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