There are 8 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Bristol Airport, bus
best- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
4h 3m£51–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
7h 29m£26–45Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 52m£103–182Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
6h 2m£35–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Somerset194.9 mi
3h 12mDrive 194.9 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somersetcar 194.9 mi
3h 12m£47–68Fly to Exeter, train, bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
- Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus
3h 2mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
5h 58m£99–144
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Huntworth Lane M5 via Birmingham Coach Station and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Taunton via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Somerset is 167 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Somerset, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Shovel Lane via Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Huntworth Lane M5 via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Somerset
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Somerset.
There are 804+ hotels available in Somerset.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Somerset. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























