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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 prices starting from $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Taunton:
A bus is $54 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Taunton costing on average $70 (€70).
A bus is $336 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Taunton costing on average $352 (€352).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Flight takes on average 6h 58m.
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.
FlixBus8:00 AM4h15London, Victoria Coach Station12:15 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 AM4h15London, Victoria Coach Station12:15 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W348091:03 PM1h40London Paddington (PAD)2:43 PMTaunton station (TAU)$691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W348172:36 PM1h57London Paddington (PAD)4:33 PMTaunton station (TAU)$691One-way0 transfers
- G1498412:35 PM2h01London Paddington (PAD)2:36 PMTaunton station (TAU)$691One-way0 transfers
- W348142:03 PM1h41London Paddington (PAD)3:44 PMTaunton station (TAU)$741One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 AM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station3:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$181One-way0 transfers
- NX040 · NX50210:50 AM6h30London, Hammersmith Bridge Road5:20 PMTaunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:00 PM4h25London, Victoria Coach Station8:25 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$211One-way0 transfers
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BA40737:00 AM5h50London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$3791One-way1 transfer- BA8702+BA40738:40 AM4h10London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$4441One-way1 transfer
BA1436+BA40736:45 AM6h05London Heathrow Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$4621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Taunton:
A bus is $54 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Taunton costing on average $70 (€70).
A bus is $336 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Taunton costing on average $352 (€352).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Flight takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights 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, 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 Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Taunton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Taunton by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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