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Compare train, bus, and flight for Taunton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Manchester:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Manchester costing on average $136 (€110).
A bus is $125 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taunton to Manchester costing on average $158 (€128).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
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How to get from Taunton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:10 PM7h25Taunton8:35 PMManchester$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:10 PM7h25Taunton8:35 PMManchester$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:10 PM7h25Taunton8:35 PMManchester$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:25 AM8h45Taunton7:10 PMManchester$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Manchester:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Manchester costing on average $136 (€110).
A bus is $125 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taunton to Manchester costing on average $158 (€128).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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