There are 5 ways to get from Banbury to Somerset by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 13m£68–132Drive 112.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Banbury to Somersetcar 112.9 mi
2h 10m£28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
6h 8m£32–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Oxford - Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
4h 12m£45–91Bus
- Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
- Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriersbus 502
7h 2m£38–77
Banbury to Somerset by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Somerset is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Banbury to Somerset is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Banbury to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Calthorpe Street and arriving at Verriers via Queens Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Taunton via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Banbury and Somerset is 166 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.
The best way to get from Banbury to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Banbury to Somerset, including transfers.
Banbury to Somerset bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Calthorpe Street station.
Banbury to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
The best way to get from Banbury to Somerset is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Banbury, England and Somerset, England?
You can take a train from Banbury to Shovel Lane via Reading, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to Verriers via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Banbury to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Banbury to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- [email protected]
- Website
- pulhams.co.uk
Bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.pulhams.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Banbury to Somerset bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Magdalen Street East station.
Banbury to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Somerset is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Banbury to Somerset.
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