There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Somerset by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 38m£89–188Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
6h 53m£32–62Bus
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriersbus 502
6h 3m£38–90Drive 146.4 mi
- Drive from Brighton to Somersetcar 146.4 mi
3h 10m£36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
6h 14m£67–140
Brighton to Somerset by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Somerset is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Somerset is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Verriers via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Taunton via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Brighton and Somerset is 206 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £85 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Brighton to Somerset, including transfers.
Brighton to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Somerset train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Somerset is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Somerset, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Branchflower Farm via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop J, and Castle Way in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Verriers via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Brighton to Somerset train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Somerset is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Brighton to Somerset.
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