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How to get fromBrighton to Somersetby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 32m
    £93–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriersbus bus 502
    6h 8m
    £32–52

  3. Drive  146.4 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Somersetcar car 146.4 mi
    3h 10m
    £37–53

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Merry Monkbus bus Sf3
    6h 48m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farehamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fareham to Bath Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Tauntontrain train
    7h 28m
    £77–143

  6. Train, bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 174 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 375
    8h 9m
    £61–107

Brighton to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Shovel Lane via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Verriers via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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