How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Taunton?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Taunton start from $19. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Taunton?

The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Taunton is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 181 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Taunton route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Taunton?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Taunton at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Taunton?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Taunton generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Taunton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Taunton?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Taunton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Taunton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Taunton from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Taunton on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 15m	4:15am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Coach Station	3h 35m	1:05am	Taunton	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Coach Station	3h 35m	1:05am	Taunton	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	4h 35m	1:05am	Taunton	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	4h 35m	1:05am	Taunton	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Taunton on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 55m	8:25pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Coach Station	3h 35m	1:05am	Taunton	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Coach Station	4h 5m	11:55am	Taunton	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	9h 15m	12:15pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Coach Station	4h 5m	11:55am	Taunton	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Taunton on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 35m	6:30pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Coach Station	3h 35m	1:05am	Taunton	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Coach Station	4h 5m	11:55am	Taunton	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Coach Station	4h 5m	11:55am	Taunton	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Coach Station	4h 55m	5:55pm	Taunton	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Taunton on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 35m	6:30pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Coach Station	3h 35m	1:05am	Taunton	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	11:55am	Taunton	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Coach Station	3h 55m	11:55am	Taunton	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Coach Station	5h 25m	5:10pm	Taunton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:50 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Taunton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Taunton. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

184 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $89	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $509	Average Duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $23	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Taunton?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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B
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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C
Birmingham Airport
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,745 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29745 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $22

National Express Birmingham Taunton recent customer reviews

Very friendly and helpful staff. Delays were unavoidable and the driver kept us informed about problems. Overall I was happy with my service.

Dee W.

August 9, 2019

The bus left with my luggage on it they are meant to be returning it tonight however this has left me out of pocket due to a surprise party tonight and have had to buy new clothes and make up in order to go I am furious

Karen M.

February 8, 2019

First trip with company excellent

Susan P.

October 18, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,500 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,280 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4280 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Megabus Birmingham Taunton recent customer reviews

The bus was late so I missed my connecting bus and couldn’t get home so had to get the train

Rebecca O.

March 9, 2024

the bus change was horrible had to wait hours in Bristol. journey was keant to take around 4 hours but took 8

Jolanta O.

August 11, 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Taunton by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Taunton?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Taunton start from $19. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Taunton?
The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Taunton is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 181 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Taunton route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Taunton?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Taunton at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Taunton?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Taunton generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Taunton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Taunton?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Taunton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Taunton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-30

$46

12-01

$18

Today

$30

12-03

$27

12-04

$18

12-05

$21

12-06

$50

12-07

$18

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Taunton was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $74 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Taunton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-12-07.

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.