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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Manchester to Taunton:
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Taunton costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Taunton costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
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How to get from Manchester to Taunton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 AM7h30Manchester4:40 PMTaunton$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:10 AM7h30Manchester4:40 PMTaunton$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:40 AM7h00Manchester6:40 PMTaunton$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Taunton:
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Taunton costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Taunton costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Taunton as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast to go to Taunton by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Bee Network to go to Taunton by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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