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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Durham is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Durham is to line 404 bus and fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Durham. However, there are services departing from Verriers and arriving at Sutton Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Durham. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Durham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Somerset to Durham?

The distance between Somerset and Durham is 347 miles. The road distance is 305.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Durham without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Somerset to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Somerset to Durham train from?

Somerset to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Durham?

The best way to get from Somerset to Durham is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Somerset to Durham bus arrive?

Somerset to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Somerset to Durham train arrive?

Somerset to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Durham is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Somerset to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Somerset to Durham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 404 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Somerset to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
7h 10m
£143–226
Line 404 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 29m
£39–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
10h 37m
£52–92
Drive 303.7 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Durhamcar 303.7 mi
5h 12m
£75–108
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hospital Grounds to Bus Stationbus U2
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
11h 16m
£60–104
Line 404 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 55m
£90–219
Line 21 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Branchflower Farm to Castle Waybus
2. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
5h 20m
£111–236

Somerset to Durham by bus and train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.9 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to Durham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–220 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Sutton Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 37m.

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