What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Somerset?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Somerset is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Somerset?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Somerset is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Taunton via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Southampton to Somerset?

The distance between Southampton and Somerset is 104 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Somerset without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Somerset?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Southampton to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Somerset train from?

Southampton to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Where does the Southampton to Somerset train arrive?

Southampton to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Somerset is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Southampton to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 952+ hotels available in Somerset.

Southampton to Somerset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 374 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Somerset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
3h 42m
£42–77
Drive 84.6 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Somersetcar 84.6 mi
2h 3m
£22–31
Train, bus, line 374 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lower Durstonbus 374
5h 15m
£31–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
3h 43m
£37–64

Southampton to Somerset by train and bus

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 103.2 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Branchflower Farm via Westbury (Wilts), Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop J, and Castle Way in around 3h 42m.

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