How to travel from Taunton to Exeter

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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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from Taunton to Exeter

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

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bus

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

National ExpressNX101
11:55AM0h45
Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)
12:40PMExeter, Honiton Road
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX101
11:55AM0h45
Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)
12:40PMExeter, Honiton Road
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX504
11:40PM0h40
Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)
12:20AMExeter, Honiton Road
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National ExpressNX101
11:55AM0h55
Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)
12:50PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$141One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX504
11:40PM0h50
Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)
12:30AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$141One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX106
01:05AM0h40
Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)
01:45AMExeter, Honiton Road
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Taunton to Exeter

Travel to Exeter 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 Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Taunton and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Taunton to Exeter is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Taunton to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 26m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from Taunton to Exeter is approximately 27 miles (44 km).
The average frequency per day from Taunton to Exeter is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Taunton to Exeter:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Taunton to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Taunton to Exeter with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Taunton to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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