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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Taunton is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Taunton is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at County Hall via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Taunton via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Southampton to Taunton?

The distance between Southampton and Taunton is 96 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Southampton to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Taunton bus from?

Southampton to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Taunton train from?

Southampton to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Taunton?

The best way to get from Southampton to Taunton is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Southampton to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Taunton is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Southampton to Taunton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 37m
£43–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B10
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to County Hallbus B9
4h 30m
£20–52
Drive 86.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Tauntoncar 86.4 mi
2h 1m
£21–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
5h 58m

Southampton to Taunton by train

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Distance: 95.7 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Taunton via Westbury (Wilts) in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to County Hall via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 4h 30m.

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