How to travel from Taunton to Edinburgh

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Compare bus, train, 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 €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €92.

Distance: 341 miles (549 km)

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€169

Average price

€60

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Cheapest

€94

Average price

7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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30m

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13h 0m

Average total duration

12h 30m

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30m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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easyJet

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from Taunton to Edinburgh

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

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bus

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

National Express
12:15PM17h35
Taunton
05:50AMEdinburgh
$561One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
12:15PM17h35
Taunton
05:50AMEdinburgh
$561One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:15AM16h15
Taunton
07:30PMEdinburgh
$921One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:00PM18h18
Taunton
11:18AMEdinburgh
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:15AM20h10
Taunton
05:25AMEdinburgh
$711One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Taunton to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Taunton to Edinburgh.

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There are 3 options to travel between Taunton and Edinburgh including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Taunton to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $46 (€36).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taunton to Edinburgh costing on average $61 (€48).

A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Edinburgh costing on average $116 (€92).

The fastest way to travel from Taunton to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 30m.

Bus takes on average 14h 5m.

The distance from Taunton to Edinburgh is approximately 341 miles (549 km).
The average frequency per day from Taunton to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 7 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Taunton to Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Taunton to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Taunton to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 5 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Taunton to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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