What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 14h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market House via Birmingham Coach Station and The Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ilminster?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ilminster is 494 miles. The road distance is 418.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Ilminster without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £55 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ilminster bus from?

Edinburgh to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £55 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ilminster bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ilminster is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Ilminster.

Edinburgh to Ilminster - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 26m
£55–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hallbus 101
14h 38m
£37–89
Drive 415.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ilminstercar 415.8 mi
7h 7m
£103–148
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 30 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from The Parade to Market Housebus
5h 19m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 5m
£45–112
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, line 30 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from The Parade to Market Housebus
5h 22m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 30m
£40–195
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
7h 5m
£62–212
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
7h 45m
£128–288

Edinburgh to Ilminster by train and bus

71Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster.

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Distance: 490.8 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

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 £55–310 and the journey takes 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market House via Birmingham Coach Station, County Hall, and The Parade in around 14h 38m.

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