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There are 10 ways to get from Ilminster to Edinburgh by bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Line 30 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Orchard Vale to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    5h 7m
    £63–154

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 25m
    £49–74

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 7m
    £203–316

  4. Drive  416.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ilminster to Edinburghcar car 416.4 mi
    7h 8m
    £104–149

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 7m
    £57–176

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    6h 36m
    £97–208

  7. Line 30 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Orchard Vale to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    6h 4m
    £112–302

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    7h 28m
    £119–275

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 31m
    £82–214

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G5
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus G3
    15h 48m
    £81–131

Ilminster to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £200–310 and the journey takes 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market House to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 25m.

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