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

The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Ilminster and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Orchard Vale and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Taunton BP Garage and John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Ilminster to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ilminster and Edinburgh is 371 miles. The road distance is 418.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilminster to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 41m and costs £60 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Ilminster to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilminster to Edinburgh bus from?

Ilminster to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Taunton BP Garage station.

Train or bus from Ilminster to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ilminster to Edinburgh is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 41m and costs £60 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Ilminster to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ilminster to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Can I drive from Ilminster to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Edinburgh is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Ilminster to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2487+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ilminster to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Ilminster to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, or car

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

Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Bristol Airportbus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 5m
£43–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
13h 20m
£29–48
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 41m
£60–297
Drive 416.4 mi
1. Drive from Ilminster to Edinburghcar 416.4 mi
7h 8m
£100–145
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Bristol Airportbus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 57m
£48–103
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 28m
£60–211
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
7h 9m
£123–276
Bus to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Exeterbus
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
5h 37m
£81–241
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Bristol Airportbus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 26m
£38–179
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 34m
£55–280
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
14h 34m
£38–95

Ilminster to Edinburgh by bus and train

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8h 41mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.4 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Edinburgh Waverley via Waterstones, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Ilminster Road Busway, Taunton BP Garage, and John Dobson Street in around 13h 20m.

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