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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Portsmouth:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Portsmouth costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Taunton to Portsmouth
How to get from Taunton to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX502 · NX0307:45 AM8h05Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)3:50 PMPortsmouth, International Port$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX502 · NX0307:45 AM8h05Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)3:50 PMPortsmouth, International Port$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G14922 · G15010 · GW10810012:07 PM3h07Taunton station (TAU)3:14 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$921One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34559 · G15006 · GW10830010:06 AM3h08Taunton station (TAU)1:14 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$921One-way2 transfers
- G15036 · W34974 · GW1084008:24 AM3h50Taunton station (TAU)12:14 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$921One-way2 transfers
- W34572 · C48496+
SW622300 · L7995012:42 PM3h54Taunton station (TAU)4:36 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$1691One-way3 transfers
- NX502 · NX03010:25 AM9h20Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)7:45 PMPortsmouth, University$541One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · NX0304:45 AM7h20Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)12:05 PMPortsmouth, International Port$591One-way1 transfer
- NX502 · NX03010:25 AM9h05Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)7:30 PMPortsmouth, International Port$591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Portsmouth:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Portsmouth costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Ryde and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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