The average bus between Ilminster and Manchester takes 10h 41m and the fastest bus takes 7h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilminster to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ilminster to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ilminster station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
Ilminster to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from County Hall station.
Ilminster to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Ilminster and Manchester is 287.7 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Manchester Central Coach Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 56m.