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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Somersetby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Somerset by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    3h 34m
    £32–87

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 30m
    £190–270

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    9h 7m
    £38–65

  4. Drive 319.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Somersetcar car 319.6 mi
    5h 27m
    £78–113

  5. Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus
    4h 53m

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    5h 10m
    £87–223

  7. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    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
    10h 2m
    £62–143

Newcastle upon Tyne to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Somerset, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £190–270 and the journey takes 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Huntworth Lane M5 via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 9h 7m.

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