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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster is to fly and train and line 30 bus which takes 5h 56m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market House via Sewage Works, Town Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ilminster?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ilminster is 494 miles. The road distance is 418.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs £210 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ilminster bus from?

Edinburgh to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ilminster train from?

Edinburgh to Ilminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs £210 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ilminster bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ilminster train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ilminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ilminster is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Ilminster.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ilminster by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 3m
£212–313
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 42m
£60–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
14h 42m
£78–123
Drive 415.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ilminstercar 415.7 mi
7h 7m
£103–149
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 30 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Market Housebus
5h 56m
£62–154
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, line 30 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Market Housebus
6h 56m
£112–302
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
7h 43m
£96–208
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
7h 13m
£83–214

Edinburgh to Ilminster by train and bus

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Distance: 490.8 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ilminster, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £200–310 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park once a week. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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