There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 58m£41–84Line 304 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
5h 55m£20–47Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Taunton87.7 mi
1h 48mDrive 87.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Tauntoncar 87.7 mi
1h 48m£22–31Line 304 bus, train
- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 14m£38–78
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton is to line 304 bus and bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at County Hall via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Taunton is 97 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton, including transfers.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Taunton, England?
You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Taunton via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to County Hall via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Taunton.
There are 810+ hotels available in Taunton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Taunton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















