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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 $27, and a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Southampton to Taunton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Taunton:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Taunton costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Taunton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall).
- Travel with National Express, Salisbury Reds to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Taunton by train.
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