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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Taunton
Travel to Taunton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Taunton.
There are 2 ways to get from Plymouth to Taunton: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Taunton is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Taunton:
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $11 (€10).
The quickest way to travel from Plymouth to Taunton is by train, which takes on average 1 h 19 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 50 min.
The distance is approximately 63 miles (102 km) from Plymouth to Taunton.
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Taunton is:
- 20 buses a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Plymouth to Taunton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Taunton:
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth and arrive in Taunton.
The following travel companies offer services from Plymouth to Taunton:
- Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can take you to Taunton by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Plymouth to Taunton for $7 (€6).
- Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country can take you to Taunton by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Plymouth to Taunton for $11 (€10).
Yes, there are direct routes from Plymouth to Taunton with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 20 direct buses a day to Taunton with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Taunton with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country.
Direct services to Taunton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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