The average bus between Ilminster and Cheddar Gorge takes 9h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilminster to Cheddar Gorge. 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 Ilminster and Cheddar Gorge. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilminster is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Cheddar Gorge at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilminster to Cheddar Gorge? 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 Ilminster to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from Ilminster station and arriving at Cheddar Gorge station via Waterstones. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Ilminster to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Orchard Vale station.
Ilminster to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Tweentown station.
The distance between Ilminster and Cheddar Gorge is 40.8 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Cheddar Gorge via Waterstones, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Bus Station, and Tweentown in around 3h 44m.