There are 3 ways to get from Taunton to South Wales by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
3h 2m£44–87Drive 87.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Taunton to South Walescar 87.7 mi
1h 49m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 20m£46–85
Taunton to South Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to South Wales is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to South Wales is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Taunton to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Cwmbach via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Taunton and South Wales is 105 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from Taunton to South Wales without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Taunton to South Wales, including transfers.
Taunton to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to South Wales is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Taunton to South Wales.
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What companies run services between Taunton, England and South Wales?
You can take a train from Taunton to Cwmbach via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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