Trains tickets from Manchester to Taunton

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from $118
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Taunton
    Destination location: Taunton
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Taunton
    Destination location: Taunton
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Taunton
    Destination location: Taunton
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Taunton
    Destination location: Taunton
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Taunton
    Destination location: Taunton
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Taunton.

Bus
Average Price$19 - $35Average Duration6h 50m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$70 - $474Average Duration3h 50m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$27 - $27Average Duration4h 10m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Manchester to Taunton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Taunton. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day
3h 50mAverage Duration
$70Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Taunton: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$233
Average train trip duration3h 50m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure7:25am
Distance173 miles (279 km)
Latest train departure6:25pm

Manchester to Taunton Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Taunton was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $118

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

You can expect to pay from $118 to $381 for a train ticket from Manchester to Taunton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-05-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Manchester to Taunton is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Taunton you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Manchester and Taunton, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Manchester to Taunton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Taunton to Manchester

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