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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Taunton is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Taunton is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Taunton. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at County Hall via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Taunton via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Taunton?

The distance between Portsmouth and Taunton is 121 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Portsmouth to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Taunton bus from?

Portsmouth to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Taunton train from?

Portsmouth to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Taunton?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Taunton is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Taunton bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Taunton is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Portsmouth to Taunton.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 21m
£54–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B25
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to County Hallbus B9
4h 40m
£23–57
Drive 105.4 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Tauntoncar 105.4 mi
2h 18m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Waterstonesbus 30
5h

Portsmouth to Taunton by train

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Distance: 120.3 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Taunton via Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to County Hall via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 4h 40m.

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