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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Somerset is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Somerset is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Huntworth Lane M5 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Somerset?

The distance between Wakefield and Somerset is 248 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Wakefield to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Somerset bus from?

Wakefield to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Somerset train from?

Wakefield to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Somerset?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Somerset is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Wakefield to Somerset bus arrive?

Wakefield to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Somerset train arrive?

Wakefield to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Somerset is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Wakefield to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 789+ hotels available in Somerset.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 40m
£125–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
7h 48m
£27–43
Drive 223 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Somersetcar 223 mi
3h 52m
£55–80
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
6h 39m
£58–123
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
8h 3m
£43–100
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
5h 26m
£109–253
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
5h 32m
£89–167

Wakefield to Somerset by train and bus

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Distance: 246.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 £120–170 and the journey takes 3h 56m. 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 48m.

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