There are 5 ways to get from Somerset to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 2m£86–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
8h 29m£31–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus Sf1
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 23mDrive 183.9 mi
- Drive from Somerset to Kentcar 183.9 mi
3h 21m£47–67Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
7h 1m£115–264
Somerset to Kent by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Kent is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Somerset to Kent is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Kent. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Dickley Wood via Bus Station, London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Kent. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Lenham via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Somerset and Kent is 203 miles. The road distance is 185 miles.
The best way to get from Somerset to Kent without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Somerset to Kent, including transfers.
Somerset to Kent bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.
Somerset to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Somerset to Kent is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Somerset, England and Kent, England?
You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Lenham via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Dickley Wood via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £30–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £90–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- 01823 331 356
- [email protected]
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Somerset to Kent bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Somerset to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Kent is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Somerset to Kent.
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