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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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$21 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Taunton to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Plymouth 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 Plymouth:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Plymouth costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Plymouth 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 Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
- 11 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
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