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

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There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Somerset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 21 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus 21A / ...
    2h 22m
    £38–72

  2. Train, bus, line 374 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 174 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lower Durstonbus bus 374
    3h 36m
    £16–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Verriersbus bus 101 / ...
    3h 11m
    £22–39

  4. Drive  79.9 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Somersetcar car 79.9 mi
    1h 22m
    £20–29

  5. Train, line 20 bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Weston-super-Maretrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weston-super-Mare Station to Swimming Poolbus bus 20
    3. Take the bus from Sea View Road to Baymead Lanebus bus 21A / ...
    3h 23m
    £29–53

Swindon to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar287Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Somerset. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Rail Station, take the bus to Castle Way, then take the bus to Shovel Lane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Verriers via Bristol Parkway, Bristol Parkway Stn, Cabot Circus, and Bus Station in around 3h 11m.

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