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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Yorktrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 16m
    £143–206

  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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    8h 17m
    £26–42

  3. Drive 244.2 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Yorkcar car 244.2 mi
    4h 20m
    £60–87

  4. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    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 train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4h 19m
    £58–148

  5. 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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    9h 7m
    £44–107

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    6h 32m
    £120–275

  7. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    5h 49m
    £132–289

  8. Bus to Bristol Airport, 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 Yorktrain train
    6h 15m
    £113–274

Somerset to York by bus and train

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to York every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Micklegate via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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