The average bus between Ilminster and Cheltenham takes 8h and the fastest bus takes 5h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilminster to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ilminster and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 9:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilminster is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ilminster to Cheltenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Ilminster station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Ilminster to Cheltenham bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from County Hall station.
Ilminster to Cheltenham bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The distance between Ilminster and Cheltenham is 122.6 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Promenade via Waterstones, County Hall, Bus Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 4h 52m.