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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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
    4h 48m
    £99–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    5h 32m
    £23–37

  3. Drive 200.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Somersetcar car 200.4 mi
    3h 30m
    £49–71

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Exeter, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus
    4h 19m

  5. 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 15m
    £100–172

  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
    6h 42m
    £36–84

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 4m
    £86–184

Manchester to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5 via Bristol Bus Station and Cabot Circus in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shovel Lane via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 5h 15m.

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