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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Oxford:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Oxford costing on average $101 (€85).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (1h 52m by train vs 2h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $101 (€85) compared to roughly $42 (€36) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Taunton to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:55 PM7h26Taunton1:21 AMOxford$601One-way0 transfers
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5:55 PM7h26Taunton1:21 AMOxford$601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Oxford:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Oxford costing on average $101 (€85).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Oxford by train.
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