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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Taunton is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at County Hall via High Street and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Taunton via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Taunton?

The distance between Basingstoke and Taunton is 122 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Basingstoke to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Taunton bus from?

Basingstoke to Taunton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Taunton?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Taunton is to train which takes 2h and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 13 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Taunton bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Taunton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Taunton is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Basingstoke to Taunton.

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

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Basingstoke to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 13 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Taunton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2h
£34–96
Drive 97 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Tauntoncar 97 mi
1h 56m
£24–35
Line 13 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 13
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to County Hallbus B9
5h 5m
£25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Waterstonesbus 30
3h 44m

Basingstoke to Taunton by train

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Distance: 121.6 mi
Duration: 2h

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £29–85 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to County Hall via High Street, Avington Turn, and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 5h 5m.

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