What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market House via Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport and Hammersmith Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Taunton via Stowmarket, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Ilminster is 257 miles. The road distance is 216.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster bus arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster train arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1591+ hotels available in Ilminster.

Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 44m
£108–215
Drive 215.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Ilminstercar 215.5 mi
3h 39m
£53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Market Housebus Sf2
9h 56m
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain
7h 53m
£99–214
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
8h
£159–246

Bury St Edmunds to Ilminster by train and bus

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Distance: 255.7 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Ilminster, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Market House via Stowmarket, Stratford, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market House via Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, London Hammersmith Bridge Road, and Hammersmith Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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