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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Taunton to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Taunton to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.

There are 2 travel options from Taunton to Manchester. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Manchester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Manchester:
Taking a bus costs $42 (€38) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $61 (€55).
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Taunton is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 36 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 8 min on average.
The Taunton to Manchester distance is around 174 miles (280 km).
The average frequency per day from Taunton to Manchester is:
- 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Manchester from Taunton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Taunton to Manchester:
- Most travelers catch their train from Taunton and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Taunton to Manchester:
- You can travel from Taunton to Manchester by bus with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Stagecoach South West. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Taunton to Manchester.
- You can travel by train to Manchester from Taunton with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country or first_great_western, and you can find CrossCountry Taunton to Manchester tickets for $61 (€55) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Taunton to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You'll find direct trains with Cross Country.
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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