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 £23 - £45 and takes 7h 39m.

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 to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Market House via Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

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 21m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ilminster train from?

Manchester to Ilminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly 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 21m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Manchester to Ilminster bus arrive?

Manchester to Ilminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Ilminster train arrive?

Manchester to Ilminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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 1592+ hotels available in Ilminster.

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

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There are 8 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 21m
£99–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
7h 39m
£24–44
Drive 214.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Ilminstercar 214.6 mi
3h 44m
£53–76
Fly to Exeter, 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 22m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 14m
£93–170
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
8h 39m
£38–94
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, line 30 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Orchard Valebus
6h 36m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
5h 42m
£129–412

Manchester to Ilminster by train and bus

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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 Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Market House via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 7h 39m.

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