There are 4 ways to get from Ilminster to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
6h 38m£41–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
7h 29m£23–55Drive 171.5 mi
- Drive from Ilminster to Tenbycar 171.5 mi
3h 6m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
7h 49m£45–98
Ilminster to Tenby by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Tenby is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Orchard Vale and arriving at Upper Park Road via County Hall and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Ilminster and Tenby is 205 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 6h 38m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Ilminster to Tenby, including transfers.
Ilminster to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 6h 38m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 7h 29m.
Ilminster to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Tenby is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ilminster to Tenby.
What companies run services between Ilminster, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Tenby via Waterstones, Town Centre H, Taunton Station Bridge, Taunton, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Upper Park Road via Waterstones, County Hall, and Sophia Gardens in around 7h 29m.
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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