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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $476.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $476 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Taunton
Compare the available ways to get from London to Taunton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Taunton:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Taunton costing on average $100 (€84).
A bus is $445 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Taunton costing on average $476 (€398).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
You'll arrive about 1h 14m sooner (1h 56m by train vs 3h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $100 (€84) compared to roughly $70 (€59) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Taunton
How to get from London to Taunton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:30 AM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station3:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:30 AM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station3:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W348091:03 PM1h40London Paddington (PAD)2:43 PMTaunton station (TAU)$841One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G149776:00 AM2h16London Paddington (PAD)8:16 AMTaunton station (TAU)$491One-way0 transfers
- W34663 · G149775:23 AM2h53London Paddington (PAD)8:16 AMTaunton station (TAU)$491One-way1 transfer
- W348172:36 PM1h57London Paddington (PAD)4:33 PMTaunton station (TAU)$841One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM4h16London, Victoria Coach Station4:15 AMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM4h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:20 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM4h25London, Victoria Coach Station8:25 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$201One-way0 transfers
BA1326+BA40857:35 AM9h45London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$2971One-way1 transfer
BA8702+BA40738:45 AM4h05London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$5311One-way1 transfer- BA1330+BA40851:00 PM4h20London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$5321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Taunton:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Taunton costing on average $100 (€84).
A bus is $445 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Taunton costing on average $476 (€398).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Taunton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Taunton by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Taunton by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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