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 £50 - £85 and takes 11h.

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 Ullswater Guest House and arriving at Huntworth Lane M5 via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

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 Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Somerset?

The distance between Cumbria and Somerset is 324 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 via Birmingham which takes 8h 10m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 via Birmingham which takes 8h 10m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h.

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 Crewe 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 798+ 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
8h 10m
£116–204
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
£51–82
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 20m
£70–172
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
8h 58m
£113–170
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Weston-super-Maretrain
11h 21m
£106–181
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
£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 8m
£76–182

Cumbria to Somerset by bus and train

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Distance: 322.3 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Branchflower Farm via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop J, and Castle Way in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Huntworth Lane M5 via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 11h.

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