How to travel from London to Taunton

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Compare train and bus for London to Taunton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $44.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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$20

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3h 26m

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2h 56m

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4h 12m

Average total duration

3h 42m

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from London to Taunton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
10:30AM4h15
London
02:45PMTaunton
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
10:30AM4h15
London
02:45PMTaunton
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:30PM4h10
London
08:40PMTaunton
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
11:30AM4h10
London
03:40PMTaunton
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:00AM4h15
London
12:15PMTaunton
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:00PM4h25
London
08:25PMTaunton
$221One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Taunton.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Taunton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Taunton is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Taunton costing on average $44 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from London to Taunton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Taunton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from London to Taunton is approximately 132 miles (214 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Taunton is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Taunton:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Taunton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Taunton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Taunton by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Taunton with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
  • 8 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Taunton often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, Minehead, Backwell, Exeter, 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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