There are 4 ways to get from Hereford to Taunton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
2h 37m£48–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 445
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to County Hallbus 105
5h 25m£23–57Drive 92.5 mi
- Drive from Hereford to Tauntoncar 92.5 mi
1h 51m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 12m£48–94
Hereford to Taunton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Taunton is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Hereford to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hereford station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at County Hall via Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Taunton via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Hereford and Taunton is 115 miles. The road distance is 93 miles.
The best way to get from Hereford to Taunton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 37m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Hereford to Taunton, including transfers.
Hereford to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.
Hereford to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
The best way to get from Hereford to Taunton is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 37m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Hereford, England and Taunton, England?
You can take a train from Hereford to Taunton via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to County Hall via Arle Court Transport Hub in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Hereford to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Hereford to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to Taunton is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Hereford to Taunton.
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