There are 5 ways to get from Somerset to Brighton by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h 42m£65–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
6h 29m£29–56Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
6h 10m£36–89Drive 145.7 mi
- Drive from Somerset to Brightoncar 145.7 mi
3h 10m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Farehamtrain
- Take the train from Fareham to Brightontrain
7h 27m£89–181
Somerset to Brighton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Brighton is to bus which costs £29 - £60 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Somerset to Brighton is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at St Peter's Church via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Brighton via Filton Abbey Wood and Fareham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Somerset and Brighton is 174 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.
The best way to get from Somerset to Brighton without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 42m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Somerset to Brighton, including transfers.
Somerset to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.
Somerset to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Somerset to Brighton is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which takes 6h 10m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £190 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Somerset, England and Brighton, England?
You can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to St Peter's Church via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 10m. 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, Filton Abbey Wood, and Fareham in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Filton Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Filton Abbey Wood to Fareham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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More Questions & Answers
Somerset to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Somerset to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Filton Abbey Wood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Brighton is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Somerset to Brighton.
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