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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Somerset is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Somerset is to train and fly and line 21 bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Lower Durston via Sewage Works and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Durham to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Somerset bus from?

Durham to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Somerset train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Somerset?

The best way to get from Durham to Somerset is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Durham to Somerset bus arrive?

Durham to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park 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 773+ hotels available in Somerset.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 17m
£153–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G35
10h 24m
£54–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
9h 45m
£62–100
Drive 303.8 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Somersetcar 303.8 mi
5h 12m
£75–108
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus
5h 6m
£57–138
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 14m
£111–236
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 42m
£111–256
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
6h 26m
£127–395

Durham to Somerset by train and bus

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 347.7 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sutton Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park twice a week. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 8h.

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