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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 an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Taunton to Barnstaple:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Barnstaple costing on average $35 (€30).
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€30) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.79 (€-14.08). The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Taunton to Barnstaple
How to get from Taunton to Barnstaple by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Barnstaple is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C42434 · Y415008:25 AM2h02Taunton station (TAU)10:27 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C42434 · Y415008:25 AM2h02Taunton station (TAU)10:27 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX5028:15 PM1h20Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)9:35 PMBarnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- V17737 · Y415059:48 AM1h38Taunton station (TAU)11:26 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$361One-way1 transfer
- C42210 · Y4151010:48 AM1h38Taunton station (TAU)12:26 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$361One-way1 transfer
- V17735 · Y415221:45 PM1h41Taunton station (TAU)3:26 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$361One-way1 transfer
- NX5022:55 PM1h25Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)4:20 PMBarnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)$361One-way0 transfers
- NX1056:10 PM1h30Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)7:40 PMBarnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Barnstaple:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Barnstaple costing on average $35 (€30).
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 National Express to go to Barnstaple by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Barnstaple by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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