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How to get fromMelbourne to Somersetby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Somerset by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MEL - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    29h 21m
    £503–1,349

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MEL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain train
    29h 26m
    £446–901

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train
    28h 17m
    £459–1,026

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train
    29h 5m
    £585–1,073

  5. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MEL - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train
    29h 11m
    £597–1,474

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MEL - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    29h 7m
    £618–869

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train
    30h 57m
    £544–1,033

  8. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MEL - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    31h 24m
    £497–1,400

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration27h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£473Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,702.2 mi
  • Duration: 29h 21m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Somerset, England?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Somerset. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to Clifton Place, walk to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Rail Station, take the bus to Taunton Town Centre Stop H, walk to Castle Way, then take the bus to Shovel Lane. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Rail Station, take the bus to Taunton Town Centre Stop H, walk to Castle Way, then take the bus to Shovel Lane.

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