The average bus between Ilminster and Chester takes 14h 28m and the fastest bus takes 13h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilminster to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 3:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ilminster is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 14h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ilminster to Chester? 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Ilminster station and arriving at Chester station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
Ilminster to Chester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from County Hall station.
Ilminster to Chester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Ilminster and Chester is 251.7 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Chester Bus Interchange via Waterstones, County Hall, Lordswood Rd, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 19m.