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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Taunton
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Taunton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Taunton will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 buses that leave London for Taunton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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 London to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London 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 17m. 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 £36.
Distance: 214 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Taunton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Taunton coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX040 · NX101 | Delayed 12:20 06:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h25 | 11:55 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 12:15 Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX502 | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 14:45 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 18:30 Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) | 1 change | |
| NX502 | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 17:10 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 20:25 Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX502 | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 20:40 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX504 | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 23:35 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX404 | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 03:00 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h16 | 04:15 Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:30 London | 5h25 | 10:55 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Taunton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Taunton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:31, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 214 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 214 km |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 00:31 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London to TauntonYou can travel by bus between London to Taunton with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from London to Taunton
A major town in Somerset, Taunton is a popular destination for visitors to the West Country, handy for hikers heading to Exmoor or holidaymakers planning a stay in cider country. As a stopping point on most coach routes to Devon and Cornwall, there are frequent direct coaches from London to Taunton. Journey times from the capital average around four hours, with connections available in the morning, afternoon, evening and late at night, making it easy to find the right coach connection from the capital to Somerset.
Which coach companies travel from London to Taunton?
The UK's national coach operator, National Express, provides direct coaches from London Victoria Coach Station to Taunton Tower Street terminus. Additional indirect services with National Express involve a change at Bristol Marlborough Street Coach Station.
How long is the coach from London to Taunton?
The fastest direct National Express coaches from London to Taunton are late-evening connections taking three hours and 25 minutes to cover the 133-mile road route west to Somerset. Other direct trips take 15 minutes to an hour longer, depending on traffic conditions. Indirect journeys take from four hours and 35 minutes to more than seven hours.
How many coaches are there from London to Taunton?
The National Express timetable offers seven daily direct coaches from London to Taunton. Departure times include two morning services, two afternoon coaches, two evening connections and a late-night departure leaving London a little before midnight. In addition, there are 11 daily indirect connections requiring a change in Bristol, with departure times from early morning to late afternoon.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Taunton?
Departure bus station: London Victoria Coach Station is located on the south-western side of central London, served by bus routes with nearby stops on Buckingham Palace Road and by Underground trains on three lines at the nearby Tube station. Facilities at the terminus include cash points, a luggage storage office, cafes, bakeries, food market, fast food outlets and a taxi rank.
Arrival bus station: Taunton Tower Street Bus Station is situated on the north-eastern side of the town centre, close to local bus stops and taxi ranks. Facilities at the bus station are limited, but there are coffee shops, supermarkets, cash points and a shopping centre within a few minutes' walk.
FAQs: London to Taunton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London, you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3. When arriving in Taunton, you can end your route in coach stations like Taunton, St John's (St Church Park), Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) and Taunton, Heron Gate (Riverside).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 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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Important Stations and Airports in London and Taunton
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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