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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Somerset is to fly and bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Somerset is to fly and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £35 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Durham to Somerset?

The distance between Durham and Somerset is 350 miles. The road distance is 305.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Durham to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Somerset train from?

Durham to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Somerset train arrive?

Durham to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Durham to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Somerset is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Durham to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 787+ hotels available in Somerset.

Durham to Somerset - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 13m
£155–228
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
3h 57m
£35–97
Drive 303.8 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Somersetcar 303.8 mi
5h 12m
£76–109
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
4. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
8h 45m
£99–165
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus
5h 10m
£114–236
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
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
5h 32m
£92–217

Durham to Somerset by train and bus

69Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 347.5 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 29m.

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