What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Somerset?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Somerset is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Somerset?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Somerset is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Huntworth Lane M5 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Somerset?

The distance between Birkenhead and Somerset is 231 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Somerset without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Somerset without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 21m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Somerset?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Birkenhead to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Somerset bus from?

Birkenhead to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Somerset train from?

Birkenhead to Somerset train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Somerset?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Somerset is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 21m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Somerset bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Somerset train arrive?

Birkenhead to Somerset train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Somerset is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Birkenhead to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 806+ hotels available in Somerset.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 21m
£99–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
7h 12m
£25–42
Drive 197.8 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Somersetcar 197.8 mi
3h 49m
£49–70
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
5h 25m
£55–127
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 35m
£94–178
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
4. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
7h 41m
£38–101
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
5h 7m
£94–205
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
7h 12m
£98–200

Birkenhead to Somerset by train and bus

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Distance: 229.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Somerset, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Shovel Lane via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Huntworth Lane M5 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 7h 12m.

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