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How to get fromManchester to Tauntonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Taunton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Tauntontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    3h 55m
    £95–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 101 / ...
    6h 40m
    £27–42

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 58m
    £65–105

  4. Drive  207 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Tauntoncar car 207 mi
    3h 35m
    £53–76

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 19m
    £83–142

  6. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 22m
    £83–138

  7. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    5h 33m
    £73–184

Manchester to Taunton by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Taunton twice daily. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to County Hall via Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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