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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter 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 27m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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$19 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Exeter 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 Exeter to Taunton:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Taunton costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Taunton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride and arrive in Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Taunton by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, Greenslades Tours, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus to go to Taunton by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country, first_great_western.
- 12 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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