The average bus between Bristol and Ilminster takes 5h 19m and the fastest bus takes 3h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Ilminster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Bristol and Ilminster. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Ilminster at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol to Ilminster? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Ilminster station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Bristol to Ilminster bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Wine Street station.
Bristol to Ilminster bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.
The distance between Bristol and Ilminster is 62.7 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from Wine Street to Market House via Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 4h 5m.