There are 6 ways to get from Ilminster to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
6h 36m£104–341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
10h 9m£46–66Drive 252.3 mi
- Drive from Ilminster to Blackpoolcar 252.3 mi
4h 22m£62–90Train, fly
- Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 8m£96–288Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
8h£104–288Train via Liverpool
- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 36m
Ilminster to Blackpool by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Blackpool is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Orchard Vale and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via County Hall and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Ilminster and Blackpool is 269 miles. The road distance is 253.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 36m and costs £100 - £350.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Ilminster to Blackpool, including transfers.
Ilminster to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 36m and costs £100 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 10h 9m.
Ilminster to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Blackpool is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Ilminster to Blackpool.
What companies run services between Ilminster, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Blackpool North via Waterstones, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to National Express Coach Facility via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 9m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–160
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £60–90
- 1st Class
- £120–180
Train from Taunton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £28–40
Train from Taunton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–280
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £95–140
- 1st Class
- £200–280
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £18–22
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £24–35
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–12
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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