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4.6Travel 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM13h53Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)11:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$781One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM13h53Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)11:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$781One-way2 transfers
Fastest
U22198:20 PM1h15Bristol Airport9:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$1471One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G149219:43 AM6h52Taunton station (TAU)4:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2291One-way2 transfers
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W342869:53 AM6h25Taunton station (TAU)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3501One-way1 transfer- G010648:53 AM7h14Taunton station (TAU)4:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$4361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM14h39Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)8:34 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$791One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM14h01Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)11:41 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$941One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM14h13Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)11:53 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$951One-way2 transfers
- U22137:00 AM1h20Bristol Airport8:20 AMEdinburgh Airport$1731One-way0 transfers
- U23206:25 PM1h15Bristol Airport7:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$1921One-way0 transfers
BA78301:25 PM1h45Exeter International Airport3:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
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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 |
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$186 Average price | $75 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $193 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 |
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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 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.
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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 easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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