There are 4 ways to get from Taunton to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 49m£47–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2h 5m£18–26Drive 76.4 mi
- Drive from Taunton to Cardiffcar 76.4 mi
1h 26m£19–28Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 3m£45–85
Taunton to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Cardiff is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £18 - £28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from County Hall and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taunton and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Taunton and Cardiff is 84 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.
The best way to get from Taunton to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 1h 49m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Taunton to Cardiff, including transfers.
Taunton to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Taunton to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Taunton to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 1h 49m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Taunton, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Taunton to Cardiff Central via Bristol Parkway in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–45
- 1st Class
- £45–65
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £28–35
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £35–55
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £60–85
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Taunton to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Taunton to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Cardiff is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Taunton to Cardiff.
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