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How to get fromWakefield to Somersetby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Wakefield to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 35m
    £130–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    7h 43m
    £29–48

  3. Drive 223 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Somersetcar car 223 mi
    3h 52m
    £55–79

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 38m
    £56–161

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    8h 3m
    £43–102

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

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    5h 28m
    £107–212

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    5h 32m
    £95–175

Wakefield to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Taunton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Huntworth Lane M5 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 7h 43m.

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