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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Plymouth to Taunton:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Taunton costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Taunton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:05 AM2h00Plymouth1:05 PMTaunton$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:05 AM2h00Plymouth1:05 PMTaunton$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:05 AM2h00Plymouth1:05 PMTaunton$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:55 AM2h00Plymouth9:55 AMTaunton$111One-way0 transfers
- 6:55 AM2h00Plymouth8:55 AMTaunton$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Taunton:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Taunton costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Taunton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Taunton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Stagecoach South West to go to Taunton by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
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