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How to get fromEdinburgh to Somersetby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    3h 50m
    £48–124

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    4h 31m
    £43–141

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 5m
    £260–362

  4. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    11h 37m
    £45–74

  5. Drive 401.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Somersetcar car 401.6 mi
    6h 53m
    £98–141

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus
    5h 32m
    £114–274

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    5h 2m
    £71–180

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    13h 52m
    £87–209

Edinburgh to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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 £250–360 and the journey takes 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Huntworth Lane M5 via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 11h 37m.

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