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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Birmingham:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Birmingham costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
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How to get from Taunton to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 AM3h25Taunton1:05 PMBirmingham$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:40 AM3h25Taunton1:05 PMBirmingham$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:40 AM3h25Taunton1:05 PMBirmingham$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:55 AM4h15Taunton11:10 AMBirmingham$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Birmingham:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Birmingham costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Birmingham 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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