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

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 24m
    £97–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Verriersbus bus 101 / ...
    7h 55m
    £40–67

  3. Drive  222.8 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Somersetcar car 222.8 mi
    3h 41m
    £55–80

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    7h 42m
    £85–199

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Weston-super-Maretrain train
    9h 13m
    £82–147

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    7h 42m
    £86–209

Preston to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Branchflower Farm via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop J, and Castle Way in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Verriers via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 55m.

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