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

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There are 5 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 44m
    £109–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Verriersbus bus 101 / ...
    8h 36m
    £40–70

  3. Drive  223 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Somersetcar car 223 mi
    3h 52m
    £55–80

  4. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    7h 58m
    £78–162

  5. Train to Newcastle, fly, train

    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 train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    6h 41m
    £104–208

Wakefield to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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 £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Verriers via Meadowhall, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 36m.

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