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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 €6, and a bus costs an average of €23.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€30 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m 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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How to get from Taunton to Barnstaple by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Taunton to Barnstaple
Travel to Barnstaple 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 Taunton to Barnstaple.

You can get from Taunton to Barnstaple 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Barnstaple from Taunton is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).
This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Barnstaple:
A train is $17 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Barnstaple costing on average $30 (€27).
The quickest way to travel from Taunton to Barnstaple is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes on average 1 h 36 min.
Barnstaple is approximately 42 miles (67 km) away from Taunton.
The average frequency per day from Taunton to Barnstaple is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Barnstaple from 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 when traveling from Taunton to Barnstaple:
- Most travelers take a bus from Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) to Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Taunton to Barnstaple:
- You can take a bus from Taunton to Barnstaple with Megabus or National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€10) with Megabus from Taunton to Barnstaple.
- You can travel to Barnstaple from Taunton by train with Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $13 (€11) with Great Western Rail from Taunton to Barnstaple.
Yes, there are direct services available from Taunton to Barnstaple with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct buses per day with Megabus or National Express.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barnstaple as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Barnstaple from Taunton.
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