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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Taunton is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Taunton is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Taunton. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Blackbrook BP Garage via Birmingham Coach Station and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Taunton via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Taunton?

The distance between Blackpool and Taunton is 256 miles. The road distance is 246 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Taunton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 56m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Blackpool to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Taunton bus from?

Blackpool to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Taunton train from?

Blackpool to Taunton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Taunton?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Taunton is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 56m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Blackpool to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Taunton train arrive?

Blackpool to Taunton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Taunton is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Blackpool to Taunton.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 56m
£96–155
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
9h 57m
£27–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
8h 32m
£34–59
Drive 244.6 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Tauntoncar 244.6 mi
4h 12m
£61–88
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
4h 54m
£110–262
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
7h 31m
£96–169
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
6h 20m
£146–410

Blackpool to Taunton by train

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Distance: 254 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Taunton via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Blackbrook BP Garage via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 8h 32m.

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