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

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There are 5 ways to get from Taunton to Powys by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Hereford

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Crossgates Primary Schoolbus bus 461 / ...
    5h 39m

  2. Drive 131.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taunton to Powyscar car 131.2 mi
    2h 52m
    £32–47

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain train
    6h 2m
    £126–201

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    6h 47m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    8h 35m

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  • Distance: 163.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Taunton, England and Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Taunton to Powys via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Powys via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Crossways in around 8h 35m.

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