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How to get fromOxford to Somersetby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Somerset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus 21A / ...
    2h 53m

  2. Drive 110.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxford to Somersetcar car 110.3 mi
    2h 9m
    £27–39

  3. Train, bus via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Oxford - Bristol Temple Meads
    2. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    2h 54m
    £39–70

  4. Train, bus, line 374 bus

    1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 174 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lower Durstonbus bus 374
    5h 19m
    £30–56

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  • Distance: 142 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Oxford to Somerset. However, you can take the train to Reading, 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 a train from Oxford to Huntworth Lane M5 via Bristol Temple Meads, Temple Meads Stn, and Airport Tavern in around 2h 54m.

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