How to travel from Taunton to Plymouth

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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 an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 $10, while a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 63 miles (102 km)

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$28

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1h 30m

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2h 26m

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1h 56m

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from Taunton to Plymouth

How to get from Taunton to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Taunton to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:30 PM1h55
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    2:25 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:30 PM1h55
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    2:25 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayG14977
    8:17 AM1h24
    Taunton station (TAU)
    9:41 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $771One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01131
    9:17 AM1h30
    Taunton station (TAU)
    10:47 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34782
    9:45 AM1h25
    Taunton station (TAU)
    11:10 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG14989
    10:47 AM1h27
    Taunton station (TAU)
    12:14 PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 PM2h00
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    10:35 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 PM2h00
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    5:45 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM2h05
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    9:50 AMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $111One-way
    0 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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Taunton and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Taunton to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Plymouth:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Plymouth costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Taunton to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 26m.

The distance from Taunton to Plymouth is approximately 63 miles (102 km).
The average frequency per day from Taunton to Plymouth is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Taunton to Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Taunton to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, First Buses of Somerset to go to Plymouth by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Taunton to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 10 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Taunton to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Plymouth to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Plymouth's historic sites, maritime heritage, and local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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