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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ilminster to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New StreettrainPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester PiccadillytrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 11m
    £39–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus106 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    8h 20m
    £25–68

  3. Drive 214.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ilminster to Manchestercar214.6 mi
    3h 43m
    £53–76

  4. Line 30 bus, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the bus from Orchard Vale to Waterstonesbus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEXT - MAN
    4h 45m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)trainExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    7h 25m
    £73–143

  6. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus376
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
    8h 32m

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    5h 38m
    £121–340

Ilminster to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Manchester Piccadilly via Waterstones, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Manchester Central Coach Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 20m.

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