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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Taunton is to line 174 bus and bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Taunton is to train which takes 52 min and costs £25 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Bear Flat and arriving at Taunton Town Centre K via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Taunton. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Bath to Taunton?

The distance between Bath and Taunton is 56 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £25 - £50.

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

The train from Bath Spa to Taunton takes 52 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Bath to Taunton bus from?

Bath to Taunton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bear Flat station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Taunton train from?

Bath to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Taunton?

The best way to get from Bath to Taunton is to train which takes 52 min and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 174 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Bath to Taunton bus arrive?

Bath to Taunton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Taunton train arrive?

Bath to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Bath to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Taunton is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Bath to Taunton.

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

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Bath to Taunton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 174 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Taunton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
52 min
£25–50
Line 174 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bear Flat to Bus Stationbus 173 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
3h 42m
£5–7
Drive 46.7 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Tauntoncar 46.7 mi
1h 18m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Tauntontaxi 46.7 mi
1h 18m
£95–120
Train via Bristol Temple Meads
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 7m
£24–49

Bath to Taunton by train

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Distance: 55.9 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Taunton 3 times a day. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bear Flat to Taunton Town Centre K via Bus Station in around 3h 42m.

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