How far is Barnstaple from Taunton?

The distance covered from Barnstaple to Taunton is 68 km (42 miles).

Bus from Barnstaple to Taunton starting at $44 | Compare & Save up to 15%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barnstaple to Taunton on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Barnstaple Bus Station	1h 40m	7:40am	Taunton	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Barnstaple Bus Station	1h 40m	7:40am	Taunton	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Barnstaple Bus Station	1h 40m	10:20am	Taunton	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Barnstaple Bus Station	1h 40m	10:20am	Taunton	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Barnstaple Bus Station	1h 40m	1:10pm	Taunton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:55 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Barnstaple to Taunton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Taunton. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

68 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $51	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $63	Average Duration1h 47m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers have expressed satisfaction with their journeys, describing them as easy and indicating a willingness to use the service again. However, some users suggested that better signposting at Barnstaple bus station would be helpful for locating where the National Express buses stop.

National Express Barnstaple Taunton recent customer reviews

There could be a signpost at barnstaple bus station to say where the nat. Ex. bus stops... that's all

Susie E.

July 6, 2024

Excellent . My journey was so easy. Will definitely use again

Sandra A.

July 13, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barnstaple to Taunton by bus

How far is Barnstaple from Taunton?
The distance covered from Barnstaple to Taunton is 68 km (42 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$46

11-25

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Today

$46

11-27

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11-29

$46

11-30

$44

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The cheapest trip from Barnstaple to Taunton was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barnstaple to Taunton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $44 to $51 for a bus ticket from Barnstaple to Taunton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-30.