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

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Taunton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 17m
    £94–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hallbus bus 101 / ...
    9h 5m
    £37–61

  3. Drive  229.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Tauntoncar car 229.4 mi
    3h 46m
    £58–84

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    6h 32m
    £82–202

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train
    7h 46m
    £99–173

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    6h 32m
    £83–213

Preston to Taunton by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to County Hall via Millennium Point and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 5m.

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