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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ilminsterby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Blackbrook BP Garagebus bus
    4h 51m
    £44–130

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Blackbrook BP Garagebus bus
    5h 32m
    £43–145

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 24m
    £216–318

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Taunton BP Garagebus bus Uk078
    13h 17m
    £49–81

  5. Drive  415.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ilminstercar car 415.7 mi
    7h 7m
    £104–150

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Market Housebus bus
    5h 51m
    £112–294

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Blackbrook BP Garagebus bus
    6h 3m
    £61–175

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train
    7h 5m
    £102–208

  9. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus bus Fal
    14h 54m
    £72–119

Edinburgh to Ilminster by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ilminster, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £210–320 and the journey takes 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market House via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 13h 17m.

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