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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ilminster is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ilminster is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Market House via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ilminster?

The distance between Manchester and Ilminster is 231 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ilminster without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 32m and costs £90 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Manchester to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ilminster bus from?

Manchester to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ilminster is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 32m and costs £90 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Ilminster bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ilminster is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Manchester to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1472+ hotels available in Ilminster.

Manchester to Ilminster - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Ilminster by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 32m
£91–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
8h 25m
£42–57
Drive 214.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Ilminstercar 214.6 mi
3h 44m
£53–76
Fly, train, line 30 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Market Housebus
4h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 10m
£111–177

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Ilminster.

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ilminster, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Market House via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Market House via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 25m.

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