How to travel from Bristol to Taunton

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Taunton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 60 km

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€7

Average price

Cheapest

€11

Average price

1h 44m

Average total duration

1h 14m

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30m

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1h 20m

Average total duration

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50m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Bristol to Taunton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM1h30
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    12:25 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM1h30
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    12:25 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC75459
    10:45 AM0h30
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    11:15 AMTaunton station (TAU)
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC75133
    9:45 AM0h30
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:15 AMTaunton station (TAU)
    161One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75054
    8:45 AM0h32
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:17 AMTaunton station (TAU)
    161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP22983
    9:57 AM0h59
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:56 AMTaunton station (TAU)
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:10 AM1h05
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    12:15 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX101
    10:20 AM1h35
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    11:55 AMTaunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall)
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 PM1h10
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    3:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    61One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Taunton

Travel to Taunton 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 Bristol to Taunton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Taunton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Taunton is a bus with an average price of €4.

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

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Taunton costing on average €6.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Taunton is by train with an average journey time of 30m.

Other travel options to Taunton take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The Bristol to Taunton distance is approximately 60 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Taunton is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Taunton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bond Street North and arrive in Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Taunton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Taunton by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach South West to go to Taunton by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Taunton with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach South West.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Taunton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Minehead, Backwell, Exeter, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Taunton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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