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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Taunton is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at County Hall. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Taunton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Taunton?

The distance between Cardiff and Taunton is 83 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Taunton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 1h 40m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Cardiff to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Taunton bus from?

Cardiff to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Taunton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Taunton is to train via Bristol which takes 1h 40m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 2h.

Where does the Cardiff to Taunton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Cardiff to Taunton train arrive?

Cardiff to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Taunton is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Cardiff to Taunton.

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

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 40m
£47–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
2h
£18–26
Drive 77 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tauntoncar 77 mi
1h 27m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
1h 54m
£45–85

Cardiff to Taunton by train

233Weekly Trains

1h 40mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.3 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Taunton via Bristol Temple Meads in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall twice a week. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 2h.

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