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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. 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 bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Bristol:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Bristol costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Taunton to Bristol
How to get from Taunton to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:40 AM1h10Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)10:50 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:40 AM1h10Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)10:50 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W2978211:53 AM0h31Taunton station (TAU)12:24 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
G0087112:00 PM0h48Taunton station (TAU)12:48 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$171One-way0 transfers
C5003610:13 AM0h55Taunton station (TAU)11:08 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$201One-way0 transfers
C4845111:16 AM0h56Taunton station (TAU)12:12 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:55 AM1h30Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)9:25 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:05 AM1h05Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)11:10 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM1h05Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)6:55 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Bristol:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Bristol costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach South West, First Bristol, Bath & the West, First Buses of Somerset to go to Bristol by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 8 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
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