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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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$12 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Taunton to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Taunton to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Exeter:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Exeter costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
- 11 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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