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How to get fromPenarth to Tauntonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2h 15m
    £31–66
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus bus Cp5
    3h 29m
    £14–26
  3. Drive  80.3 mi

    1. Drive from Penarth to Tauntoncar car 80.3 mi
    1h 32m
    £20–29
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    3h 2m
    £36–67

Penarth to Taunton by train

Calendar287Weekly Trains
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Taunton, England?

You can take a train from Penarth to Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall twice a week. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h.

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