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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 $45.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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$88 Average price | $20 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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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)$201One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:00 AM4h15London, Victoria Coach Station12:15 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P226711:03 PM1h40London Paddington (PAD)2:43 PMTaunton station (TAU)$841One-way0 transfers
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P2997410:36 AM2h00London Paddington (PAD)12:36 PMTaunton station (TAU)$841One-way0 transfers
P2266611:03 AM1h42London Paddington (PAD)12:45 PMTaunton station (TAU)$901One-way0 transfers
P2998412:35 PM2h01London Paddington (PAD)2:36 PMTaunton station (TAU)$841One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station3:40 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
NX50210:30 AM4h15London, Victoria Coach Station2:45 PMTaunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)$361One-way0 transfers
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BA40858:00 AM9h20London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$3661One-way1 transfer
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BA40738:40 AM4h10London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$4111One-way1 transfer
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BA40737:00 AM5h50London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$4511One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from London to Taunton
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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 $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- 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.
- 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, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Taunton by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
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