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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Somerset is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Somerset is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Huntworth Lane M5 via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Somerset?

The distance between Cumbria and Somerset is 327 miles. The road distance is 296.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Cumbria to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Somerset bus from?

Cumbria to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Somerset train from?

Cumbria to Somerset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Somerset?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Somerset is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Cumbria to Somerset bus arrive?

Cumbria to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Somerset train arrive?

Cumbria to Somerset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Somerset is 296 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Cumbria to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 791+ hotels available in Somerset.

Cumbria to Somerset - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cumbria to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 55m
£121–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
11h 17m
£60–96
Drive 294.7 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Somersetcar 294.7 mi
4h 54m
£74–107
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
6h 28m
£71–177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
9h 22m
£125–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain
13h 1m
£127–218
Train to Newcastle, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle 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 8m
£62–147
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
7h 13m
£81–192

Cumbria to Somerset by bus and train

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Distance: 324.7 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Brackenrigg Inn to Shovel Lane via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Huntworth Lane M5 via Longthwaite road end, Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 11h 17m.

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