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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Dover is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Dover. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Pencester Road via Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Dover. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Dover Priory via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Somerset to Dover?

The distance between Somerset and Dover is 230 miles. The road distance is 215.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 54m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Somerset to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Somerset to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Somerset to Dover?

The best way to get from Somerset to Dover is to train via London which takes 4h 54m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Somerset to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Somerset to Dover train arrive?

Somerset to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Dover is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Somerset to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1130+ hotels available in Dover.

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There are 5 ways to get from Somerset to Dover by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 54m
£105–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 16m
£36–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain
8h 16m
£57–99
Drive 214.1 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Dovercar 214.1 mi
3h 50m
£54–77
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
5h 42m
£105–193

Somerset to Dover by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 229.1 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Dover Priory via Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Pencester Road via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 8h 16m.

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