How to get from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean by bus and train?

From West Somerset to Forest Of Dean by bus and train

To get from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from Watchet Railway Station, Watchet station to Taunton Station, Taunton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 24 bus from Transport Hub, Gloucester station to Bus Station, Cinderford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Bus - 2828
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2424
Leaves from Watchet Railway Station, Watchet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Somerset
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Taunton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taunton Station, Taunton
    ID sotajdtp
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Taunton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gloucester
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transport Hub, Gloucester
    ID glojagpj
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Cinderford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Cinderford
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Cinderford
    ID gloajmwd
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean by bus and train via 28A, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 24

To get from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28A bus from Watchet Railway Station, Watchet station to Taunton Station, Taunton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 24 bus from Transport Hub, Gloucester station to Bus Station, Cinderford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min.

266min
Bus - 28A28A
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2424
Leaves from Watchet Railway Station, Watchet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Somerset
  • 2
    Bus - 28A28A
    Wait for bus
    28A
    Taunton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taunton Station, Taunton
    ID sotajdtp
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Taunton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gloucester
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transport Hub, Gloucester
    ID glojagpj
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Cinderford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Cinderford
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Cinderford
    ID gloajmwd
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean

The distance between West Somerset, South West and Forest Of Dean, South West is approximately 117.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to West Somerset

West Somerset is located at West Somerset, South West and the nearest public transport station is Paper Mill, Watchet.

Bus stations close to West Somerset:

  • Paper Mill, Watchet
  • Kingsland, Watchet
  • Brendon Road Church, St Decumans

Public transport stations close to Forest Of Dean, South West

Forest Of Dean is located at Forest Of Dean, South West and the nearest public transport station is St Stephen's Church, Cinderford.

Bus stations close to Forest Of Dean:

  • St Stephen's Church, Cinderford
  • Dockham Road, Cinderford
  • The Oak Field, Cinderford

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean by bus and train via 28A, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 24

To get from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28A bus from Watchet Railway Station, Watchet station to Taunton Station, Taunton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 24 bus from Transport Hub, Gloucester station to Bus Station, Cinderford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min.

266min
Bus - 28A28A
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2424
Leaves from Watchet Railway Station, Watchet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Somerset
  • 2
    Bus - 28A28A
    Wait for bus
    28A
    Taunton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taunton Station, Taunton
    ID sotajdtp
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Taunton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gloucester
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transport Hub, Gloucester
    ID glojagpj
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Cinderford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Cinderford
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Cinderford
    ID gloajmwd
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean?

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 24.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean?

    The alternative route takes 266 minutes, using Bus line 28A, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 24.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Somerset and Forest Of Dean in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean in South West?

    The 28 bus line goes from Taunton station near West Somerset to Taunton Station, Taunton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Taunton Station, Taunton station near Forest Of Dean in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from West Somerset to Forest Of Dean in South West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between West Somerset and Forest Of Dean in South West by bus and train is about 3 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Somerset to get to Forest Of Dean in South West?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Taunton stop near West Somerset in South West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Somerset and Forest Of Dean in South West?

    Get off the bus at the Taunton Station, Taunton stop, which is closest to Forest Of Dean in South West.

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