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Compare train, bus, and flight for Taunton to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$186 Average price | $75 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Edinburgh:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taunton to Edinburgh costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $124 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Edinburgh costing on average $186 (€152).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Taunton to Edinburgh
How to get from Taunton to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:35 PM14h47Taunton7:22 AMEdinburgh$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:35 PM14h47Taunton7:22 AMEdinburgh$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:35 PM14h47Taunton7:22 AMEdinburgh$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:55 AM21h38Taunton11:33 PMEdinburgh$941One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Edinburgh:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taunton to Edinburgh costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $124 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Edinburgh costing on average $186 (€152).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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