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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 an average ticket price of CHF26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF26, while a train costs an average of CHF82.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF26 Average price Cheapest | CHF82 Average price | CHF64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m 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 CHF45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Taunton costing on average CHF82.
A bus is CHF118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Taunton costing on average CHF154.
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Tickets start at around CHF36 compared to roughly CHF64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF27. The journey takes 5h 24m versus 3h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Taunton
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.
- 9:15 AM6h25Manchester3:40 PMTauntonCHF251One-way0 transfers
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- 9:15 AM6h25Manchester3:40 PMTauntonCHF251One-way0 transfers
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- 9:15 AM6h25Manchester3:40 PMTauntonCHF251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:40 AM7h00Manchester6:40 PMTauntonCHF251One-way0 transfers
- 11:10 AM6h30Manchester5:40 PMTauntonCHF281One-way0 transfers
- 7:50 AM6h50Manchester2:40 PMTauntonCHF281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Taunton:
A bus is CHF110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Taunton costing on average CHF146.
A bus is CHF118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Taunton costing on average CHF154.
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Bee Network to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast to go to Taunton by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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