How to get to Taunton from Edinburgh

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Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Taunton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £61.

Distance: 549 km

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Flight

£120

Average Price

£46

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Cheapest

£58

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7h 10m

Average total duration

6h 40m

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30m

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13h 44m

Average total duration

13h 14m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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from Edinburgh to Taunton

How to get to Taunton from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Taunton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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07:3320h42
Edinburgh
04:15Taunton
£381One-way
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FlixBus
07:3320h42
Edinburgh
04:15Taunton
£381One-way
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FlixBus
07:3320h42
Edinburgh
04:15Taunton
£381One-way
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Taunton

Travel to Taunton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Taunton.

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There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Taunton including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Taunton is a flight with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Taunton:

A flight is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Edinburgh to Taunton costing on average £38.

A flight is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Taunton costing on average £61.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Taunton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Taunton take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 43m.

Coach takes on average 13h 55m.

The Edinburgh to Taunton distance is approximately 549 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Taunton is:
  • Around 9 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Taunton as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Taunton:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Taunton station (TAU).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Taunton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Taunton by coach.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Taunton by flight.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Lumo, LNER, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast to go to Taunton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Taunton:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Taunton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Minehead, Backwell, Exeter. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Taunton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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