What is the cheapest way to get from Somerset to Birkenhead?

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Somerset to Birkenhead?

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Somerset to Birkenhead?

The distance between Somerset and Birkenhead is 231 miles. The road distance is 198 miles.

How do I travel from Somerset to Birkenhead without a car?

The best way to get from Somerset to Birkenhead without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 31m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Somerset to Birkenhead?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Somerset to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Birkenhead bus from?

Somerset to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Birkenhead train from?

Somerset to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Somerset to Birkenhead is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 31m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Somerset to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Somerset to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Birkenhead train arrive?

Somerset to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Birkenhead is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Somerset to Birkenhead.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2647+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 31m
£102–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
7h 42m
£24–41
Drive 196.8 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Birkenheadcar 196.8 mi
3h 51m
£48–70
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
5h 8m
£54–127
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 541 / ...
8h 43m
£41–99
Train
1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 45m
£86–157
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 34m
£95–195

Somerset to Birkenhead by bus and train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.6 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Liverpool Lime Street via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 42m.

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