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

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There are 8 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 Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train
    6h 46m
    £114–200

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    9h 23m
    £37–57

  3. Drive  291.2 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Somersetcar car 291.2 mi
    4h 44m
    £73–106

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    5h 45m
    £77–186

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    7h 44m
    £110–166

  6. Bus

    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
    £49–83

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    5h 25m
    £67–166

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly, bus

    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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 16m
    £59–143

Penrith to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Branchflower Farm via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop J, and Castle Way in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Huntworth Lane M5 via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 9h 23m.

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