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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 Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 37m
    £107–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to County Hallbus bus 101 / ...
    8h 52m
    £41–86

  3. Drive 229.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Tauntoncar car 229.4 mi
    3h 46m
    £56–81

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    4h 30m
    £105–209

  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 47m
    £111–217

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train
    5h 48m
    £140–434

Preston to Taunton by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to County Hall via Newhall Street and Lordswood Road in around 8h 52m.

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