There are 4 ways to get from Fishguard to Ilminster by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 4m£93–174Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 112
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
10h 13m£43–60Drive 181.5 mi
- Drive from Fishguard to Ilminstercar 181.5 mi
3h 25m£44–64Train
- Take the train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 41m£88–149
Fishguard to Ilminster by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Ilminster is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Ilminster is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Fishguard to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Ffordd yr Efail 2 and arriving at Market House via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Fishguard and Ilminster is 216 miles. The road distance is 182.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Ilminster without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Fishguard to Ilminster, including transfers.
Fishguard to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Ilminster is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 10h 13m.
Fishguard to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Ilminster is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Fishguard to Ilminster.
What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Ilminster, England?
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Market House via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton, Taunton Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Market House via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 10h 13m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–65
Train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29–45
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £25–31
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–50
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £60–85
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £29–45
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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