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How to get fromSouthampton to Somersetby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    3h 24m
    £40–72

  2. Drive 84.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southampton to Somersetcar car 84.6 mi
    2h 3m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus via Weymouth

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    6h 34m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus 21A / ...
    3h 24m

Southampton to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Somerset. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Airport Tavern, then take the bus to Huntworth Lane M5. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Shovel Lane via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Trinity Square, Waterstones, and Castle Way in around 6h 34m.

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