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

The cheapest way to get from London to Somerset is to bus via Bristol which costs £15 - £60 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Somerset is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and Somerset?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Verriers. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from London to Somerset. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from London to Somerset?

The distance between London and Somerset is 151 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from London to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Somerset bus from?

London to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Somerset train from?

London to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Somerset?

The best way to get from London to Somerset is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the London to Somerset bus arrive?

London to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Verriers station.

Where does the London to Somerset train arrive?

London to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from London to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Somerset is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from London to Somerset.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Somerset?

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Where can I stay near Somerset?

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London to Somerset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Somerset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 27m
£66–122
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
4h 23m
£15–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Verriersbus 502
3h 55m
£29–70
Drive 142 mi
1. Drive from London to Somersetcar 142 mi
2h 58m
£35–50
Bus via Hammersmith Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Verriersbus Sf1
4h 38m

London to Somerset by train and bus

177Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 149.9 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Verriers 4 times a day. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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