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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Exeter costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
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