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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Somerset is to bus via Leeds which costs £50 - £80 and takes 12h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Somerset is to fly and train and line 21 bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Lower Durston via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Somerset?

The distance between Edinburgh and Somerset is 487 miles. The road distance is 404 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £210 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Edinburgh to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Somerset bus from?

Edinburgh to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Somerset train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Somerset?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Somerset is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £210 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Somerset bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Somerset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Somerset is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Edinburgh to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 788+ hotels available in Somerset.

Edinburgh to Somerset - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 6m
£213–313
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
12h 44m
£50–77
Drive 401.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Somersetcar 401.6 mi
6h 53m
£99–143
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 21 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus
4h 59m
£62–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
13h 4m
£73–121
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
5h 36m
£60–178
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, line 21 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus
5h 33m
£112–352
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 11m
£81–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
6h 47m
£98–208

Edinburgh to Somerset by train and bus

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 484.4 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Somerset, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £210–310 and the journey takes 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Lower Durston via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 44m.

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