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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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€22 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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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FAQs: Travel from Taunton to Plymouth
Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

There are 2 travel options from Taunton to Plymouth: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Plymouth from Taunton is a bus with an average price of $7 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Plymouth:
Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $14 (€13).
The quickest way to travel between Taunton and Plymouth is by train, which takes on average 1 h 24 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 50 min of travel time.
The distance from Taunton to Plymouth is approximately 63 miles (102 km).
The average frequency per day from Taunton to Plymouth is:
- 22 buses per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Taunton and Plymouth 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 from Taunton to Plymouth:
- Buses from Taunton to Plymouth most often leave from Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains most often depart from Taunton at Taunton and arrive in Plymouth at Plymouth.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Taunton to Plymouth:
- You can take a bus from Taunton to Plymouth with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€7) with National Express from Taunton to Plymouth.
- You can go to Plymouth from Taunton by train with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country. You'll see cheap train tickets for $14 (€13) with Great Western Rail from Taunton to Plymouth on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Taunton to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
- 22 direct buses per day with Megabus or FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with first_great_western or Cross Country.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Plymouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Plymouth from Taunton.
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