What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to Taunton?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Taunton is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to Taunton?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Taunton is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ashford and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashford to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Town Tree Road and arriving at County Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Ashford (Surrey) and arriving at Taunton via Staines and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Ashford to Taunton?

The distance between Ashford and Taunton is 133 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ashford to Taunton without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Ashford to Taunton?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Ashford to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Taunton bus from?

Ashford to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Taunton train from?

Ashford to Taunton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Taunton?

The best way to get from Ashford to Taunton is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Ashford to Taunton bus arrive?

Ashford to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Ashford to Taunton train arrive?

Ashford to Taunton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Ashford to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Taunton is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Ashford to Taunton.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to Taunton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Staines to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 55m
£56–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
4h 49m
£27–65
Drive 130 mi
1. Drive from Ashford to Tauntoncar 130 mi
2h 26m
£32–46

Ashford to Taunton by train

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Distance: 131.9 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Taunton, England?

You can take a train from Ashford (Surrey) to Taunton via Staines and Reading in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to County Hall 5 times a day. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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