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How to get fromSomerset to Brightonby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    5h 30m
    £30–51

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    5h 55m
    £63–117

  3. Drive  145.7 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Brightoncar car 145.7 mi
    3h 10m
    £37–53

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    6h 3m
    £71–136

  5. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    6h 37m
    £30–52

  6. Train via Portsmouth

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Farehamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fareham to Brightontrain train
    7h 11m
    £78–156

Somerset to Brighton by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Verriers to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Brighton via Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h 3m.

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