Bus from Bristol to Taunton (Somerset)
7 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 03:32, last bus 01:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Taunton (Somerset) as of 18:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bristol, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAL | Stagecoach South West | ~95 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 19 | 03:32 | 01:32 | Anchor Road (A1) | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Dundry, Barrow Gurney, Felton, Bristol Airport, Redhill, Wrington & 10 more |
| 805 | National Express | ~75 min | 4 | Fridays only | 10:30 | 21:25 | Bus Station (Bay 6) | County Hall (SW-bound) | Bridgwater |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · UK045, UK049, UK087, 105, UKN49
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK045 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:15 | 14:30 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Bristol Airport |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~80 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 11:10 | 19:25 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | — |
| UK087 | FlixBus | ~95 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 10:55 | 20:40 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Bristol Airport |
| 105 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | County Hall (SW-bound) | Bridgwater & North Petherton |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~70 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:15 | 03:15 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bristol on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 805 bus or 105 bus timetable.
Fares from Bristol to Taunton
- £10.90 adult single, £14.80 return on the FAL (Stagecoach South West) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bristol to Taunton?
7 routes run directly from Bristol to Taunton: the FAL (Stagecoach South West), the 805 (National Express), the UK045 (FlixBus), the UK049 (FlixBus), the UK087 (FlixBus), the 105 (National Express), the UKN49 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the FAL, 19 times each weekday — board at Anchor Road (A1) and get off at Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound), about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bristol to Taunton?
Around 95 minutes on the FAL, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dundry, Barrow Gurney, Felton, Bristol Airport and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol to Taunton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:32 and the last around 01:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol to Taunton?
An adult single from Bristol to Taunton is £10.90 on the FAL (Stagecoach South West), from Anchor Road (A1) to Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound); an adult return is £14.80. The FAL costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.