There are 4 ways to get from Taunton to Powys by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain
- Take the train from Craven Arms to Pen-y-Bonttrain
5h 35m£100–158Drive 131.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Taunton to Powyscar 131.2 mi
2h 52m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crosswaysbus T4
7h 45m£61–84Train, bus
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crosswaysbus T4
6h 47m£83–127
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Powys is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to Powys is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Powys. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at Crossways via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Powys. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Bristol Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales) and Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Taunton and Powys is 182 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Taunton to Powys without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Taunton to Powys, including transfers.
Taunton to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Taunton to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Taunton to Powys is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £85 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Taunton, England and Powys, Wales?
You can take a train from Taunton to Powys via Bristol Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, and Pen-y-Bont in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Powys via Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 2, and Crossways in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Craven Arms to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crossways
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crossways
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Taunton to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Taunton to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Powys is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Taunton to Powys.
There are 551+ hotels available in Powys.