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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 31m
    £117–188

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Verriersbus bus 101 / ...
    9h 30m
    £49–84

  3. Drive  291.2 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Somersetcar car 291.2 mi
    4h 44m
    £72–104

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    6h 34m
    £97–226

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain train
    10h 6m
    £112–192

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    6h 12m
    £88–207

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    7h 2m
    £78–178

Penrith to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Shovel Lane via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Verriers via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 30m.

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