The average bus between Ilminster and Manchester takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilminster to Manchester. 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 4 times a day between Ilminster and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilminster is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilminster to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ilminster station and arriving at Manchester station via Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Ilminster to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.
Ilminster to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Ilminster and Manchester is 287.7 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 15m.