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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 $14, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$38 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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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The best way to travel from Taunton to Barnstaple 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 Taunton to Barnstaple:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Barnstaple costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Barnstaple as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Barnstaple by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Barnstaple by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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