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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Taunton is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Taunton is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Night Std and arriving at County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Taunton?

The distance between Lancaster and Taunton is 259 miles. The road distance is 252.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Taunton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 6m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Lancaster to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Taunton bus from?

Lancaster to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Taunton train from?

Lancaster to Taunton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Lancaster to Taunton?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Taunton is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 6m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Lancaster to Taunton bus arrive?

Lancaster to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Lancaster to Taunton train arrive?

Lancaster to Taunton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Taunton is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lancaster to Taunton.

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

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Lancaster to Taunton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 6m
£115–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hallbus 101 / ...
8h 55m
£54–130
Drive 250.9 mi
1. Drive from Lancaster to Tauntoncar 250.9 mi
4h 7m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
4h 29m
£112–223
Train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
7h 50m
£119–232
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
5h 48m
£147–439
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 37m
£95–214

Lancaster to Taunton by train

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Distance: 257.5 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Taunton, England?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Night Std to County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 55m.

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