The average bus between Ilminster and Watchet takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilminster to Watchet. 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 5 times a day between Ilminster and Watchet. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilminster is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Watchet at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ilminster to Watchet? 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 Watchet. However, there are services departing from Ilminster station and arriving at Watchet station via Waterstones. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Ilminster to Watchet bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Orchard Vale station.
Ilminster to Watchet bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Brendon Road station.
The distance between Ilminster and Watchet is 40.7 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Brendon Road via Waterstones, Castle Way, and Little Meadow in around 1h 46m.