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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Taunton is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Taunton is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Taunton. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at County Hall via Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Taunton via Gatwick Airport and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Lewes to Taunton?

The distance between Lewes and Taunton is 182 miles. The road distance is 156.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Lewes to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Taunton bus from?

Lewes to Taunton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Taunton train from?

Lewes to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Taunton?

The best way to get from Lewes to Taunton is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Lewes to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lewes to Taunton train arrive?

Lewes to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Taunton is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Lewes to Taunton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 5m
£77–137
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
8h 34m
£32–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to County Hallbus 805
7h 35m
£37–62
Drive 155.8 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Tauntoncar 155.8 mi
3h 12m
£39–56

Lewes to Taunton by train

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Distance: 181.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Taunton via Gatwick Airport and Reading in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to County Hall via Old Steine and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 35m.

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