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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 15m
    £104–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    6h 17m
    £22–39

  3. Drive 199.9 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Manchestercar car 199.9 mi
    3h 30m
    £49–71

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Branchflower Farm to Castle Waybus bus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4h 26m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 17m
    £95–147

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    6h 41m
    £36–84

Somerset to Manchester by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Manchester Piccadilly via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Cabot Circus and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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