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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ilminster is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Ilminster is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Orchard Vale via South Station, Bus Station and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Yeovil Pen Mill via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Ilminster?

The distance between Bournemouth and Ilminster is 75 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ilminster without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 4h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Bournemouth to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Ilminster bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Ilminster train from?

Bournemouth to Ilminster train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ilminster is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 4h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ilminster bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ilminster train arrive?

Bournemouth to Ilminster train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Ilminster is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Bournemouth to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1594+ hotels available in Ilminster.

Bournemouth to Ilminster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus

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

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Bus, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to South Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Orchard Valebus 30
4h 27m
Drive 55.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Ilminstercar 55.9 mi
1h 23m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Upweytrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Upwey to Yeovil Pen Milltrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
4h 30m
£26–56
Train, bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Orchard Valebus 30
4h 39m

Bournemouth to Ilminster by train and bus

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.2 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Orchard Vale via South Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Market House via Upwey, Yeovil Pen Mill, Victoria Road, and Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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