What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Taunton?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Taunton is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Taunton?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Taunton is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at County Hall via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Taunton?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Taunton is 218 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Taunton without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Taunton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 56m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Taunton?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Greater Manchester to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Taunton bus from?

Greater Manchester to Taunton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Taunton train from?

Greater Manchester to Taunton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Taunton?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Taunton is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 56m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Taunton train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Taunton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Taunton is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Greater Manchester to Taunton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Greater Manchester to Taunton?

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Greater Manchester to Taunton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Taunton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 56m
£101–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
6h 15m
£28–54
Drive 206.7 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Tauntoncar 206.7 mi
3h 26m
£51–73
Line 87 bus, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
3h 54m
£95–189
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 25m
£112–172
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 25m
£102–192
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
5h 55m
£72–173
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
5h 14m
£130–405

Greater Manchester to Taunton by bus

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Distance: 217.1 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Taunton, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Taunton via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to County Hall via Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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