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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Taunton is to bus via Bristol which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Taunton is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Leicester to Taunton?

The distance between Leicester and Taunton is 174 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Leicester to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Taunton bus from?

Leicester to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Taunton train from?

Leicester to Taunton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Taunton?

The best way to get from Leicester to Taunton is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h.

Where does the Leicester to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Taunton is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Leicester to Taunton.

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

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Leicester to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Taunton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 43m
£92–140
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
7h 29m
£20–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hallbus 101 / ...
7h
£34–85
Drive 155.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Tauntoncar 155.5 mi
2h 49m
£38–55

Leicester to Taunton by train

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Distance: 173.2 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h.

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