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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gillingham to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain train Gillingham / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 4m
    £80–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Verriersbus bus 502
    8h
    £31–54

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    6h 44m
    £35–60

  4. Drive  180.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gillingham to Somersetcar car 180.6 mi
    3h 24m
    £46–66

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 35m
    £260–353

  6. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Farringdontrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 8m
    £82–144

  7. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train
    6h 20m
    £106–217

Gillingham to Somerset by train, subway, and bus

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Shovel Lane via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Britton Farm Mall to Verriers via Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and London Victoria in around 8h.

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