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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ilminster is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ilminster is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Market House via Cabot Circus and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Ilminster?

The distance between Birmingham and Ilminster is 149 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Birmingham to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ilminster bus from?

Birmingham to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ilminster train from?

Birmingham to Ilminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ilminster is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Birmingham to Ilminster bus arrive?

Birmingham to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Ilminster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ilminster is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Birmingham to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Ilminster.

Birmingham to Ilminster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Ilminster by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 17m
£63–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Taunton BP Garagebus Uk087 / ...
4h 57m
£17–27
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
4h 40m
£20–32
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Ilminstercar 136.1 mi
2h 21m
£34–49

Birmingham to Ilminster by train and bus

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.6 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Ilminster, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Market House via Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 4h 40m.

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