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There are 9 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 59m
    £64–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 1m
    £50–163

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 2m
    £253–366

  4. Drive 416.4 mi

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

  5. 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 32m
    £113–285

  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 47m
    £63–194

  7. 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 20m
    £86–228

  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
    £117–284

  9. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    16h 34m
    £93–228

Ilminster to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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 £250–360 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 14h 1m.

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