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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Brighton is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Brighton is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Verriers and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Brighton via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Somerset to Brighton?

The distance between Somerset and Brighton is 216 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Brighton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Somerset to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Brighton bus from?

Somerset to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Verriers station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Brighton train from?

Somerset to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Brighton?

The best way to get from Somerset to Brighton is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Somerset to Brighton bus arrive?

Somerset to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Somerset to Brighton train arrive?

Somerset to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Brighton is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Somerset to Brighton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Somerset to Brighton?

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
5h 30m
£39–102
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
6h 28m
£30–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h 43m
£64–117
Drive 145.7 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Brightoncar 145.7 mi
3h 10m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 1m
£73–136

Somerset to Brighton by bus and train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest 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 Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h 1m.

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