How to travel from Taunton to Birmingham

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Compare bus and train for Taunton to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train 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 €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. 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 €25, while a train costs an average of €89.

Distance: 113 miles (183 km)

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€89

Average price

€25

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Cheapest

€49

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2h 31m

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2h 1m

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30m

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4h 35m

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4h 5m

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2h 27m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Taunton to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Birmingham:

A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Birmingham costing on average €89.

The fastest way to travel from Taunton to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Taunton and Birmingham including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Taunton to Birmingham among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 26m sooner (2h 1m by train vs 2h 27m by car). Tickets start at around €89 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Taunton to Birmingham

How to get from Taunton to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Taunton to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 AM4h15
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    12:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 AM4h15
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    12:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01077
    11:53 AM2h56
    Taunton station (TAU)
    2:49 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryW29782
    10:53 AM2h56
    Taunton station (TAU)
    1:49 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayV13468 · GW148700+CrossCountryG00871
    11:16 AM3h02
    Taunton station (TAU)
    2:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    811One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryW29776+Great Western RailwayV13470 · GW149000
    8:21 AM3h28
    Taunton station (TAU)
    11:49 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    1281One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM3h25
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    1:05 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM4h15
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    10:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM3h25
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    2:05 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Taunton to Birmingham

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There are 2 options to travel between Taunton and Birmingham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Taunton to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Birmingham:

A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Birmingham costing on average €89.

The fastest way to travel from Taunton to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Taunton to Birmingham is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Taunton to Birmingham is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Taunton to Birmingham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Taunton to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Taunton to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
Omio customers who travel from Taunton to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Birmingham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, and visit the National SEA LIFE Centre. Enjoy performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome and discover history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Must-see sights include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring shopping center.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.
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