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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Ilminster is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Ilminster is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Market House via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Hammersmith Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Taunton via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Ilminster?

The distance between Cambridge and Ilminster is 216 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Cambridge to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Ilminster bus from?

Cambridge to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Ilminster train from?

Cambridge to Ilminster train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Ilminster is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Cambridge to Ilminster bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Ilminster train arrive?

Cambridge to Ilminster train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Ilminster is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Cambridge to Ilminster.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Ilminster?

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Ilminster by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 20m
£89–189
Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Ilminstercar 188.8 mi
3h 16m
£47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Market Housebus Sf2
7h 18m
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 43m
£146–207
Train via Axminster
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 17m
£85–183

Cambridge to Ilminster by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 214.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Market House via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Market House via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Hammersmith Broadway, and Hammersmith Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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