What is the cheapest way to get from Taunton to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Southampton is to bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taunton to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at Coach Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Southampton Central via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Taunton to Southampton?

The distance between Taunton and Southampton is 96 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

How do I travel from Taunton to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Taunton to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Taunton to Southampton?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Taunton to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Southampton bus from?

Taunton to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Southampton train from?

Taunton to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Taunton to Southampton?

The best way to get from Taunton to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Taunton to Southampton bus arrive?

Taunton to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Taunton to Southampton train arrive?

Taunton to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Taunton to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Southampton is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Taunton to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Taunton to Southampton?

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Taunton to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 15m
£43–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Coach Stationbus B10
4h 20m
£19–48
Drive 86.4 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to Southamptoncar 86.4 mi
2h 2m
£21–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Rail Stationbus 30
2. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 3m

Taunton to Southampton by train

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Distance: 95.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Southampton Central via Westbury (Wilts) in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Coach Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 4h 20m.

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