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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 $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$75 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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)$241One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:30 AM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station3:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W348091:03 PM1h40London Paddington (PAD)2:43 PMTaunton station (TAU)$911One-way0 transfers
Other options
W34663 · G149775:23 AM2h53London Paddington (PAD)8:16 AMTaunton station (TAU)$491One-way1 transfer
G1497910:36 AM2h00London Paddington (PAD)12:36 PMTaunton station (TAU)$661One-way0 transfers
W348234:03 PM1h44London Paddington (PAD)5:47 PMTaunton station (TAU)$731One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM4h16London, Victoria Coach Station4:15 AMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM4h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:20 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM4h25London, Victoria Coach Station8:25 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$241One-way0 transfers
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BA408510:15 AM7h05London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$6081One-way1 transfer
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BA40857:15 AM10h05London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$6081One-way1 transfer
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BA87007:00 AM5h50London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$7961One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Taunton:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Taunton costing on average $75 (€60).
A bus is $322 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Taunton costing on average $339 (€274).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Flight takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Taunton by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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