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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 $6. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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$30 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Taunton:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Taunton costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
- 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, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Taunton by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Taunton by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country, first_great_western.
- 7 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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