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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Taunton is to bus via Bristol which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Taunton is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at County Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Taunton via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Taunton?

The distance between Gatwick and Taunton is 159 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Gatwick to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Taunton bus from?

Gatwick to Taunton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Gatwick to Taunton?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Taunton is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Gatwick to Taunton bus arrive?

Gatwick to Taunton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Gatwick to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Taunton is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Gatwick to Taunton.

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

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Gatwick to Taunton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick to Taunton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 9m
£68–134
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
6h 54m
£21–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
5h 30m
£32–73
Drive 145 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Tauntoncar 145 mi
3h 4m
£36–51
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
5h 9m
£100–209
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 5m
£85–177

Gatwick to Taunton by train

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Distance: 157.9 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Taunton via Reading in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to County Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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