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There are 11 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 Waterstonesbus 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
    4h 46m

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

    cheapest
    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 6m
    £49–207

  3. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 32m
    £71–300

  4. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 106 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 50m

  5. Drive 416.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ilminster to Edinburghcar car 416.4 mi
    7h 8m
    £102–147

  6. 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
    5h 34m
    £55–183

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

    1. Take the bus from Orchard Vale to Waterstonesbus 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
    5h 5m

  8. 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 21m
    £60–214

  9. 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 7m
    £124–286

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 36m
    £60–280

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    15h 52m

Ilminster to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ilminster, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Edinburgh Waverley via Waterstones, Town Centre H, Taunton Station Bridge, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 50m.

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