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How to get fromSomerset to Durhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Somerset to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Durhamtrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    7h 16m
    £143–226

  2. Line 404 bus, fly to Newcastle, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain train
    4h 37m
    £40–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus bus 177
    10h 48m
    £54–93

  4. Drive  303.7 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Durhamcar car 303.7 mi
    5h 12m
    £75–109

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hospital Grounds to Bus Stationbus bus U2
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain train
    11h 39m
    £61–105

  6. Line 404 bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    6h 58m
    £90–220

Somerset to Durham by bus and train

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to Durham every 3 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 48m.

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