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How to get fromManchester to Ilminsterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Ilminster by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 3m
    £86–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 374
    8h 56m
    £26–42

  3. Bus via Cheltenham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus bus Cf8
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus bus Cf9
    8h 22m
    £35–60

  4. Drive  214.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ilminstercar car 214.6 mi
    3h 44m
    £54–78

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    7h 15m
    £76–191

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    6h 56m
    £86–145

Manchester to Ilminster by train and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Market House via Park & Ride, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 22m.

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