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 44m£82–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
8h 30m£28–86Drive 171 mi
- Drive from Ilminster to Tenbycar 171 mi
3h 8m£42–60Train
- 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 58m£78–159
Ilminster to Tenby by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Tenby is to bus which costs £27 - £90 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £60.
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, Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilminster to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Tenby via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Ilminster and Tenby is 205 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 6h 44m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Ilminster to Tenby, including transfers.
Ilminster to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Ilminster to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 6h 44m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £90 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Ilminster, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Tenby via Waterstones, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Upper Park Road via Waterstones, County Hall, Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 8h 30m.
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ilminster to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Ilminster to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Tenby is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Ilminster to Tenby.
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