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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Somerton is to bus via Leeds which costs £50 - £95 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Somerton is to fly and line 376 bus which takes 5h 20m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Somerton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Somerton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at White Hart via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Somerton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Somerton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Castle Cary via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Somerton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Somerton is 521 miles. The road distance is 403.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Somerton without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 12m and costs £210 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Somerton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Somerton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Somerton train from?

Edinburgh to Somerton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Somerton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Somerton is to train via London which takes 7h 12m and costs £210 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Somerton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Somerton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Somerton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Somerton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Somerton is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Somerton.

Where can I stay near Somerton?

There are 1042+ hotels available in Somerton.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
7h 12m
£211–323
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
cheapest
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 bus from Temple Meads Stn to Bus Stationbus
6h 2m
£48–153
Bus via Leeds
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 13m
£52–93
Drive 400.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Somertoncar 400.9 mi
7h 16m
£98–141
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to White Hartbus
5h 20m
£50–130
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 35m
£241–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
14h 34m
£87–203
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, line 54 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 Taunton Town Centre Stop I to White Hartbus
6h 23m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to White Hartbus
6h 31m
£72–189

Edinburgh to Somerton by bus

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Distance: 517.7 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Somerton via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Castle Cary in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to White Hart via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 13m.

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