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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €79.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Taunton to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Taunton to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Birmingham:
A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Birmingham costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 2h 27m 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 Birmingham
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.
4:35 PM 4h15 Taunton 8:50 PM Birmingham €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:35 PM 4h15 Taunton 8:50 PM Birmingham €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:35 PM 4h15 Taunton 8:50 PM Birmingham €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:05 AM 4h35 Taunton 2:40 PM Birmingham €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:25 AM 6h05 Taunton 4:30 PM Birmingham €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Birmingham:
A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Birmingham costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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