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 £35 - £65 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Durham is to bus and fly which takes 4h 26m 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 Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Sutton Street via Bristol Bus Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 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 11m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Somerset to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1834+ hotels available in Durham.

Somerset to Durham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 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 11m
£153–236
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 26m
£37–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
10h 18m
£39–63
Drive 303.7 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Durhamcar 303.7 mi
5h 12m
£76–109
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
11h 3m
£109–195
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 15m
£114–236
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 15m
£125–414
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 52m
£90–219

Somerset to Durham by bus and train

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7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.9 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to Durham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Sutton Street via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 18m.

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