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

The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Taunton is to bus via Bristol which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakewell to Taunton is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bakewell and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakewell to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Square and arriving at Taunton BP Garage via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Bakewell to Taunton?

The distance between Bakewell and Taunton is 217 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakewell to Taunton without a car is to line 170 bus and train which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bakewell to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakewell to Taunton bus from?

Bakewell to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where does the Bakewell to Taunton bus arrive?

Bakewell to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Bakewell to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakewell to Taunton is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Bakewell to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 791+ hotels available in Taunton.

Bakewell to Taunton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 170 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakewell to Taunton by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 170 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Square to Railway Stationbus 170
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 9m
£88–134
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus
8h 30m
£27–46
Drive 186.5 mi
1. Drive from Bakewell to Tauntoncar 186.5 mi
3h 35m
£47–67
Line 257 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Square to Bus Turnaroundbus
2. Take the train from Bamford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
6h 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Morledgebus 6.1
2. Take the bus from Morledge to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
3. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus
10h 12m
£30–44

Bakewell to Taunton by bus and train

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.7 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Bakewell, England and Taunton, England?

You can take a bus from Square to Taunton BP Garage via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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