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By Train: There are mainline stations at Taunton, Yeovil Junction and Castle Cary (also at Bristol, Bath and Weston) - all are served by regular daily services from all over the country. If you wish to bring a bicycle, please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Train information is available from National Rail Enquiries - Tel: 08457 484950 or The Trainline
By Coach and Bus: There are regular daily services to the main towns in Somerset provided by National Express. There are also local regular bus services.
Coach, Bus and Train timetable information is also available from Traveline Tel: 0870 608 2 608 - (national rate).
Somerset bus timetables and a county map, showing all bus routes in Somerset are available from most Tourist Information Centres and libraries in the county.
By Car: If you are driving to Somerset and entering from the north, the M5 Motorway runs through Somerset from Junction 20 (Clevedon) to Junction 26 (Wellington). The A38 from Bristol or the A39 from Bath also travel through much of the county. If entering from the south, the A30 / A303 from Dorset or Devon is a major route. Telephone AA Road Watch for daily reports of traffic conditions throughout the West Country - 0336 401111
By Air: The nearest regional airports serving the county are Bristol and Exeter, there is also a coach service from Heathrow to Taunton, and regular train services from both London airports (Gatwick and Heathrow).
