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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Brighton and Hove is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 32m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Brighton and Hove?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Verriers and arriving at Preston Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Brighton and Hove?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Brighton via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Somerset to Brighton and Hove?

The distance between Somerset and Brighton and Hove is 215 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Brighton and Hove without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Somerset to Brighton and Hove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Brighton and Hove bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Somerset to Brighton and Hove train from?

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

Train or bus from Somerset to Brighton and Hove?

The best way to get from Somerset to Brighton and Hove is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Somerset to Brighton and Hove bus arrive?

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

Where does the Somerset to Brighton and Hove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Somerset to Brighton and Hove?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Brighton and Hove is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Somerset to Brighton and Hove.

Where can I stay near Brighton and Hove?

There are 1812+ hotels available in Brighton and Hove.

Somerset to Brighton and Hove - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Somerset to Brighton and Hove by bus, train, or car

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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 Preston Circusbus 025
5h 27m
£41–102
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 32m
£31–59
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 42m
£65–137
Drive 145.6 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Brighton and Hovecar 145.6 mi
3h 10m
£36–51
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 5m
£73–150

Somerset to Brighton and Hove by bus and train

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Distance: 213.9 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Verriers to Preston Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 27m. 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 5m.

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