There are 5 ways to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster by bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus National Express • 4 h 22 min
$58 - $66
Cheapest option
Bus Berrys Coaches • 5 h 4 min
$50 - $52
3 alternative options
Train • 5 h 18 min
$119 - $200
Train, line 30 bus • 5 h 38 min
$53 - $79
Drive • 2 h 13 min
$27 - $40
What companies run services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England and Ilminster, England?
National Express operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50 - $60 and the journey takes 2 h 50 min. Alternatively, Great Western Railway operates a train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster hourly. Tickets cost $80 - $150 and the journey takes 2 h 2 min.


- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Woking to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Airport London to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $60
- Website
- nationalexpress.com

- Website
- berryscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Ilminster, Market House
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $47
- Schedules at
- berryscoaches.co.uk

- Website
- busesofsomerset.co.uk
Bus from Axminster, Rail Station to Ilminster, Orchard Vale
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- busesofsomerset.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster?
The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ilminster is 182 km. The road distance is 207 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster?
The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 2 h 13 min.
What is the fastest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster?
The quickest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster is to drive which takes 2 h 13 min and costs £19 - £29.
Is there a direct bus between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ilminster?
No, there is no direct bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Airport London and arriving at Ilminster, Market House via Taunton, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 22 min.
How long does it take to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster?
It takes approximately 4 h 22 min to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ilminster, including transfers.