What is the cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilminster to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ilminster and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Orchard Vale and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via County Hall and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Ilminster to Manchester?

The distance between Ilminster and Manchester is 230 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ilminster to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Ilminster to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 20m and costs £95 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Ilminster to Manchester?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Ilminster to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilminster to Manchester bus from?

Ilminster to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Train or bus from Ilminster to Manchester?

The best way to get from Ilminster to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 20m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Ilminster to Manchester bus arrive?

Ilminster to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Ilminster to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Manchester is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Ilminster to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3620+ hotels available in Manchester.

Ilminster to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Ilminster to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 20m
£99–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
8h 11m
£41–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
7h 42m
£77–109
Drive 214.6 mi
1. Drive from Ilminster to Manchestercar 214.6 mi
3h 45m
£53–76
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)plane EXT - MAN
4h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 33m
£92–169
Line 30 bus, train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Market House to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 24m
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)plane LHR - MAN
5h 26m
£126–349

Ilminster to Manchester by bus and train

119Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.1 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 Central Coach Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 11m.

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