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Compare train and bus for Reading to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. 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 train costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Reading to Taunton:
A train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Taunton costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Taunton:
A train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Taunton costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Taunton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Taunton by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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