What is the travel distance from Taunton to Bristol?

The distance separating Taunton and Bristol is 38 miles (61 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Taunton to Bristol?

The majority of buses traveling from Taunton to Bristol start their journey at Taunton Bus Station and wind up at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are HorseWorld, St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol Harbourside Tours, Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery and The Red Lodge Museum and Knot Garden.

Bus Taunton to Bristol from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Taunton to Bristol on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	7:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55am	Taunton	3h 35m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Taunton	3h 35m	3:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Taunton	1h 35m	7:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Taunton	1h 35m	7:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Taunton to Bristol on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	7:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Taunton to Bristol on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	7:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Taunton to Bristol on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 10m	10:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Taunton to Bristol on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 10m	10:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Taunton to Bristol on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 10m	10:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Taunton to Bristol on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 10m	10:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Taunton to Bristol on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	7:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	2:55am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Taunton	1h 30m	5:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Taunton to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

38 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $37	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $47	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $10	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Taunton and Bristol?

Stops in Taunton

A
Taunton Bus Station
2 Tower St, Taunton TA1, UK
B
Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton Town Center War Memorial, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1HP, UK

Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,729 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29729 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $9

National Express Taunton Bristol recent customer reviews

The driver would not let me on the bus although I had paid and showed him my details. My husband had to take me to the airport. Another driver who was going to Plymouth looked at my phone and read it all and told me he should have let me on. This happened on the 10th July at 10.25

Pauline P.

July 16, 2025

Drivers extremely friendly & helpfull

Penelope M.

November 6, 2022

Was comfortable cleanly bus

Marie K.

June 13, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Users have shared positive experiences with this bus service, highlighting the professionalism and friendliness of the drivers. The buses are described as clean and timely, even when minor delays occurred due to weather conditions. Many travelers express satisfaction with their journeys and plan to use this service more frequently in the future.

Megabus Taunton Bristol recent customer reviews

The bus was nearly an hour late and because of this we got stuck in a traffic jam due to a recent accident on the M5 which delayed us even further and we nearly missed our flight!

Ray L.

February 9, 2025

Although the bus arrived late at pick up point.I still got to myndrstinstion on time and the driver was polite and helpful

Valerie P.

January 8, 2024

Plz value time due to delay in coach we missed our further coach. All passengers suffered

Harnek S.

October 14, 2022

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Taunton to Bristol by bus

What is the travel distance from Taunton to Bristol?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Taunton to Bristol?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$8

11/23

$13

Today

$8

11/25

$6

11/26

$6

11/27

$6

11/28

$8

11/29

$8

The cheapest trip from Taunton to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $37 for a bus ticket from Taunton to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.