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 - £110 and takes 4h 19m.

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 4h 19m and costs £35 - £110.

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 25m.

How far is it from Durham to Somerset?

The distance between Durham and Somerset is 349 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 25m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m 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 797+ hotels available in Somerset.

Durham to Somerset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 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 25m
£152–224
Fly from Newcastle, 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
4h 19m
£39–103
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Verriersbus 101 / ...
10h 43m
£79–126
Drive 303.8 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Somersetcar 303.8 mi
5h 12m
£77–111
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, 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 53m
£91–216

Durham to Somerset by train and bus

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 346.8 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £140–220 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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