How to travel from Exeter to Taunton

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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Taunton

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €7. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 27 miles (44 km)

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€8

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€17

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1h 24m

Average total duration

54m

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30m

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57m

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27m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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from Exeter to Taunton

How to get from Exeter to Taunton by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Exeter to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:25AM0h45
Exeter
09:10AMTaunton
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:25AM0h45
Exeter
09:10AMTaunton
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:25AM0h45
Exeter
09:10AMTaunton
$91One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
04:10PM0h45
Exeter
04:55PMTaunton
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Taunton

Travel to Taunton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Taunton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Taunton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Taunton is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Taunton:

A bus is $0.50 (€0.40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Taunton costing on average $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Taunton is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to Taunton take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from Exeter to Taunton is approximately 27 miles (44 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Taunton is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Taunton:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Taunton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Taunton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, Greenslades Tours, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus to go to Taunton by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to Taunton with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
  • 18 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Taunton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Minehead, Backwell, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Taunton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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