How far is Bristol from Taunton by coach?

The distance between Taunton and Bristol by coach is approximately 38 miles (61 km).

Is there a way to reach Bristol from Taunton without a car?

You can travel to Bristol from Taunton by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Taunton to Bristol from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Taunton to Bristol on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	19:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:55	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	02:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Taunton to Bristol on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:45	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 10m	10:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:55	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	02:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Taunton to Bristol on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:55	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	02:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:45	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 10m	10:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Taunton to Bristol on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:45	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 10m	10:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:55	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	02:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Taunton to Bristol on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:55	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	02:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:45	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 10m	10:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Taunton to Bristol on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Taunton	1h 35m	19:35	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:55	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	02:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Taunton to Bristol on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	19:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:55	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h	02:55	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	1h 5m	11:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:10	Taunton	1h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Taunton to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, 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£7 - £29	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £36	Average duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £8	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

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29733 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £7

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.

16 July 2025

Drivers extremely friendly & helpfull

Penelope M.

6 November 2022

Was comfortable cleanly bus

Marie K.

13 June 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,444 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 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.

9 February 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.

8 January 2024

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

Harnek S.

14 October 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Taunton to Bristol

How far is Bristol from Taunton by coach?
The distance between Taunton and Bristol by coach is approximately 38 miles (61 km).
Is there a way to reach Bristol from Taunton without a car?
You can travel to Bristol from Taunton by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£6

25/11

£5

Today

£5

27/11

£5

28/11

£6

29/11

£6

30/11

£6

01/12

£7

The cheapest trip from Taunton to Bristol was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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 £5 to £29 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 £5, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.