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

The cheapest way to get from London to Taunton is to bus which costs £17 - £75 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Taunton is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £60 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at County Hall. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Taunton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from London to Taunton?

The distance between London and Taunton is 143 miles. The road distance is 144.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £60 - £120.

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

The train from London Paddington to Taunton takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Taunton bus from?

London to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Taunton train from?

London to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Taunton?

The best way to get from London to Taunton is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £75 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the London to Taunton bus arrive?

London to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the London to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Taunton is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from London to Taunton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Taunton?

Book your London to Taunton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
1h 41m
£60–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to County Hallbus 502 / ...
4h 20m
£17–75
Drive 143.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Tauntoncar 143.7 mi
2h 57m
£36–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Waterstonesbus 30
4h 32m
£61–130

London to Taunton by train

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Distance: 141.7 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to County Hall every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 20m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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