How far is Taunton from Manchester?

The distance separating Taunton and Manchester is 175 miles (281 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Taunton to Manchester leave from Taunton Bus Station and arrive at Shudehill. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre, Manchester City Football Club, City Centre Cruises, Chinatown and Sightseeing Manchester.

Bus Taunton to Manchester from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Taunton to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	6h 35m	5:20pm	Raby Street (Stop C)	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	6h 55m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	7h 15m	6:00pm	Raby Street (Stop C)	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	12h 35m	6:50am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	7h 15m	6:10pm	Shudehill	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Taunton to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

174 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $79	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $527	Average Duration4h 6m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $36	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Taunton and Manchester?

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 Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,434 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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Taunton to Manchester by bus

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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

$16

11/23

$47

Today

$44

11/25

$21

11/26

No data

11/27

No data

11/28

$22

11/29

$30

The cheapest trip from Taunton to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $58 for a bus ticket from Taunton to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-25.