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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 43m
    £99–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    9h 1m
    £38–64

  3. Drive  238 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Somersetcar car 238 mi
    4h 7m
    £59–85

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    7h 4m
    £72–183

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    7h 39m
    £96–156

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain train
    9h 54m
    £99–177

Blackpool to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Shovel Lane via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Huntworth Lane M5 via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 9h 1m.

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