Visiting Somerset

To get to Somerset by car, take the M5 motorway and exit at junctions 21-24 depending on your destination. If you're coming from Bristol, take the A37 or A38. From Bath, take the A39 or A367. From Exeter, take the A358 or A361.

To travel to Somerset by rail, you can take a train to Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton, Yeovil or Weston-super-Mare and then connect to local trains or buses. Alternatively, you can take a train to London Paddington and change for a train to Bath Spa or Bristol Temple Meads.

If you're already in Somerset and want to explore the area, you can visit the historic city of Bath, the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, the medieval town of Glastonbury, or the cathedral city of Wells.

The closest airport to Somerset is Bristol Airport, which is approximately 20 miles away. The easiest way to get from the airport to Somerset is by car. Take the A38 and follow the signs for Somerset. Alternatively, you can take the A38 to the M5 and then take the exit for Somerset. The journey should take around 30 minutes by car.