There are 4 ways to get from Walsall to Somerset by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 9m£61–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
5h 27m£14–23Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
5h 20m£17–29Drive 127.5 mi
- Drive from Walsall to Somersetcar 127.5 mi
2h 9m£32–46
Walsall to Somerset by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Somerset is to bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Walsall to Somerset is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Walsall station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Walsall Bus Station and arriving at Huntworth Lane M5 via Birmingham Coach Station and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Walsall and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Walsall and Somerset is 154 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from Walsall to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Walsall to Somerset, including transfers.
Walsall to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Walsall to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Walsall to Somerset is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham Coach Station, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Walsall, England and Somerset, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walsall Bus Station to Huntworth Lane M5 via Old Square, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Walsall to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Walsall to Somerset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to Somerset is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Walsall to Somerset.
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