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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Taunton is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Taunton is to fly and train which takes 3h 33m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Blackbrook BP Garage via Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Taunton. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Taunton?

The distance between Manchester and Taunton is 218 miles. The road distance is 208.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £100 - £150.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Taunton takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Taunton bus from?

Manchester to Taunton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Taunton?

The best way to get from Manchester to Taunton is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Manchester to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Taunton train arrive?

Manchester to Taunton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Taunton is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Manchester to Taunton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Tauntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
3h 55m
£100–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
5h 47m
£22–35
Drive 207 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Tauntoncar 207 mi
3h 35m
£51–74
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
3h 33m
£93–235
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 29m
£94–151
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 22m
£92–161
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hallbus 101 / ...
7h 30m
£42–105

Manchester to Taunton by train

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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 £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackbrook BP Garage via Bristol Bus Station and Cabot Circus in around 5h 47m.

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