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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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$54 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Taunton:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Taunton costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 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, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Taunton by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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