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How to get fromTaunton to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Taunton to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 53m
    £86–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    6h 56m
    £35–60

  3. Drive  206.6 mi

    1. Drive from Taunton to Manchestercar car 206.6 mi
    3h 35m
    £52–75

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 21m
    £73–182

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 59m
    £95–140

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 35m
    £80–138

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 28m
    £127–396

Taunton to Manchester by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 56m.

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