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How to get fromIlminster to Chesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilminster to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 26m
    £96–158

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 106 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 423 / ...
    7h 54m
    £40–94

  3. Drive 190.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ilminster to Chestercar car 190.9 mi
    3h 58m
    £47–67

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 14m
    £96–295

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    7h 30m
    £82–148

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 58m
    £76–196

Ilminster to Chester by bus and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ilminster, England and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Chester via Waterstones, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Chester Bus Interchange via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 54m.

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