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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 47m
    £107–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 101 / ...
    9h 24m
    £33–55

  3. Drive  230.6 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Tauntoncar car 230.6 mi
    4h 17m
    £59–84

  4. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    7h 13m
    £72–163

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train
    7h 22m
    £92–162

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    6h 34m
    £89–211

Halifax to Taunton by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Taunton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to County Hall via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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