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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Somersetby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    5h 7m
    £23–39

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 54m
    £101–177

  3. Drive 200.1 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Somersetcar car 200.1 mi
    3h 21m
    £49–71

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    5h 44m
    £53–134

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    6h 21m
    £97–139

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    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
    7h 24m
    £39–87

  7. Line 87 bus, fly to Exeter, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus
    4h 42m

Greater Manchester to Somerset by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Somerset, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester to Huntworth Lane M5 via Bristol Bus Station and Cabot Circus in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside Road to Shovel Lane via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 5h 54m.

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