Rome2Rio

How to get fromBirkenhead to Somersetby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Somerset

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Birkenhead to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 38m
    £84–163

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    7h 19m
    £25–38

  3. Drive  197.8 mi

    1. Drive from Birkenhead to Somersetcar car 197.8 mi
    3h 49m
    £50–72

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    5h 51m
    £55–147

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Verriersbus bus 101 / ...
    7h 25m
    £34–59

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    7h 53m
    £87–153

Birkenhead to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Somerset.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Branchflower Farm via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop J, and Castle Way in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Huntworth Lane M5 via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 7h 19m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There