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How to get fromTaunton to Basingstokeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    1h 44m
    £50–92
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G5
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to The Mallsbus bus G44
    4h 20m
    £16–27
  3. Drive  98.1 mi

    1. Drive from Taunton to Basingstokecar car 98.1 mi
    1h 56m
    £25–36
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Rail Stationbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Basingstoketrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    4h 14m
    £38–79

Taunton to Basingstoke by train

Calendar182Weekly Trains
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Taunton, England and Basingstoke, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to The Malls via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 4h 20m.

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