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There are 8 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 Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 20m
    £98–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    7h 4m
    £23–38

  3. Drive  214.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ilminster to Manchestercar car 214.6 mi
    3h 45m
    £53–77

  4. Line 30 bus, train to Exeter, fly

    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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4h 28m
    £96–231

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    7h 35m
    £94–166

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    7h 45m
    £38–98

  7. Line 30 bus, train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Market House to Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    6h 25m
    £111–270

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 27m
    £131–408

Ilminster to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 4m.

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