The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Taunton
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Taunton will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 buses that leave Birmingham for Taunton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Taunton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Taunton coaches for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:55 Birmingham | 3h35 | 17:30 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:40 Birmingham | 6h35 | 03:15 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Taunton
Buses from Birmingham to Taunton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:55, the last at 22:12. The fastest coach covers the 183 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 183 km |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 01:55 |
Last bus 22:12 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, NX West Midlands from Birmingham to TauntonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Taunton with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, NX West Midlands for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to Taunton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Taunton by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Taunton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Birmingham, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and Birmingham, Brunel Street. When arriving in Taunton, you can end your trip in coach stations like Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) and Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Taunton, St John's (St Church Park), located 0.2 miles (406 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Taunton
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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