There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Somerset by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
2h 9m£12–21Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Airportbus Uk910
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
2h 57m£9–12Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 4m£38–68Drive 70.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Somersetcar 70.4 mi
1h 22m£18–26
Wales to Somerset by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Somerset is to bus via Bristol Airport (BRS) which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Somerset is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Baymead Lane via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Wales and Somerset is 71 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Somerset without a car is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs £12 - £21.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Wales to Somerset, including transfers.
Wales to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road station.
Wales to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Somerset is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs £12 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Wales and Somerset, England?
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Airport station.
Wales to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Somerset is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Wales to Somerset.
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