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

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There are 8 ways to get from Somerset to Scotland by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3h 37m
    £43–124

  2. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3h 28m
    £33–108

  3. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    8h 55m
    £153–261

  4. Bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 19m
    £48–74

  5. Drive  403.6 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Glasgowcar car 403.6 mi
    6h 38m
    £102–147

  6. Bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    4h 1m
    £82–241

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    10h 10m
    £233–346

  8. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    12h 10m
    £65–114

Somerset to Scotland by bus and train

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Somerset, England and Scotland?

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Glasgow Central via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Buchanan Bus Station via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 11h 19m.

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