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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Taunton 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 1h 14m. 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 €20.
Distance: 60 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€20 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Taunton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Taunton:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Taunton costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
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How to get from Bristol to Taunton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Taunton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:30 PM 1h10 Bristol 4:40 PM Taunton €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:30 PM 1h10 Bristol 4:40 PM Taunton €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:25 PM 1h00 Bristol 8:25 PM Taunton €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:30 PM 1h10 Bristol 3:40 PM Taunton €6 1 One-way 0 transfers4:30 PM 1h10 Bristol 5:40 PM Taunton €7 1 One-way 0 transfers7:20 PM 1h30 Bristol 8:50 PM Taunton €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Taunton:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Taunton costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Taunton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Taunton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Taunton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Taunton by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
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