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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Somerset is to bus which costs £11 - £21 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Somerset is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Old Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Somerset?

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 2h 43m.

How far is it from Wales to Somerset?

The distance between Wales and Somerset is 71 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Somerset without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs £11 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Wales to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Somerset bus from?

Wales to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Somerset train from?

Wales to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Somerset?

The best way to get from Wales to Somerset is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs £11 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Wales to Somerset bus arrive?

Wales to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Wales to Somerset train arrive?

Wales to Somerset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Wales to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Somerset is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Wales to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 953+ hotels available in Somerset.

Wales to Somerset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Somerset by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
1h 56m
£12–20
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 43m
£38–69
Drive 70.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Somersetcar 70.4 mi
1h 22m
£18–26
Train, line 20 bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain
2. Take the bus from Weston-super-Mare Station to Swimming Poolbus 20
3. Take the bus from Sea View Road to Baymead Lanebus 21A / ...
3h 32m
£28–51

Wales to Somerset by train and bus

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Distance: 70.1 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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.

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