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Compare train and coach for Leicester to Taunton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Taunton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 226 km
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Taunton from Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Taunton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Leicester 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 Leicester to Taunton.
There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Taunton including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Taunton is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £17 compared to other travel options to Taunton:
Taking a coach costs £33 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £50.
The fastest way from Leicester to Taunton is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 9 min.
There are alternative travel options to Taunton that take longer:
Coach takes 5 h 35 min on average.
The Leicester to Taunton distance is approximately 140 miles.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Taunton is:
- 5 coaches a day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Leicester to Taunton as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Leicester to Taunton:
The following travel companies offer services from Leicester to Taunton:
- National Express, Megabus or FlixBus can take you to Taunton by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Megabus from Leicester to Taunton for £17.
- CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country or east_midlands_trains can take you to Taunton by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Leicester to Taunton for £50.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leicester to Taunton with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct coach with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Taunton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Leicester and Taunton.
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