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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 an average ticket price of kr619 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr619, while a train costs an average of kr1462.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr1462 Average price | kr619 Average price Cheapest | kr1210 Average price | kr1257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 5m Average total duration 13h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 kr591 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taunton to Edinburgh costing on average kr1210.
A bus is kr843 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Edinburgh costing on average kr1462.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 14h 5m.
You'll arrive about 6h 7m sooner (1h 26m by flight vs 7h 33m by car) and save roughly kr47 compared to fuel and tolls (kr1210 vs kr1257). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 113210:50 PM1h30Bournemouth Airport12:20 AMEdinburgh Airportkr1581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 113210:50 PM1h30Bournemouth Airport12:20 AMEdinburgh Airportkr1581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U22173:00 PM1h15Bristol Airport4:15 PMEdinburgh Airportkr8421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G0107512:53 PM7h12Taunton station (TAU)8:05 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)kr6761One-way0 transfers
- G010801:53 PM7h16Taunton station (TAU)9:09 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)kr6761One-way0 transfers
- G010648:53 AM7h14Taunton station (TAU)4:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)kr7601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM13h53Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)11:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae Southkr3301One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM14h39Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)8:34 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae Southkr3421One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM14h51Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)8:46 AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)kr4651One-way2 transfers
- U22137:05 AM1h20Bristol Airport8:25 AMEdinburgh Airportkr8331One-way0 transfers
- U22194:10 PM1h15Bristol Airport5:25 PMEdinburgh Airportkr10801One-way0 transfers
- U23209:00 PM1h15Bristol Airport10:15 PMEdinburgh Airportkr11351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Edinburgh:
A bus is kr591 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taunton to Edinburgh costing on average kr1210.
A bus is kr843 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Edinburgh costing on average kr1462.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 14h 5m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 5 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
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