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

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There are 9 ways to get from Peterlee to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 24m
    £147–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Verriersbus bus 101 / ...
    10h 55m
    £35–61

  3. Drive  303.4 mi

    1. Drive from Peterlee to Somersetcar car 303.4 mi
    5h 8m
    £75–109

  4. Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand A to Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus
    5h 28m

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 43m
    £134–211

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 133
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Verriersbus bus 101 / ...
    11h 7m
    £48–81

  7. Bus to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand A to Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus
    5h 36m

  8. Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand A to Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus
    6h 48m

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    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 train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    7h 14m
    £97–253

Peterlee to Somerset by bus and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand H to Verriers via Bus Station Express Lounge, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 55m.

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