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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Newcastle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    3h 51m

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sunderland Interchangebus bus
    9h 34m
    £36–63

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newcastletrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 11m
    £157–242

  4. Drive  313.8 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Sunderlandcar car 313.8 mi
    5h 20m
    £79–115

  5. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 9m
    £73–211

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133
    10h 15m
    £50–89

Somerset to Sunderland by bus and foot

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to Newcastle every 3 hours. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Sunderland Interchange via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 34m.

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