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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Ilminster is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Ilminster is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market House via Victoria Coach Station, Hammersmith Bus Station and Memorial Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Taunton via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Ilminster?

The distance between Canterbury and Ilminster is 231 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Canterbury to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Ilminster bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Ilminster train from?

Canterbury to Ilminster train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Ilminster is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Canterbury to Ilminster bus arrive?

Canterbury to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to Ilminster train arrive?

Canterbury to Ilminster train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Ilminster is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Canterbury to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1558+ hotels available in Ilminster.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 18m
£96–182
Drive 195.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Canterbury to Ilminstercar 195.6 mi
3h 17m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Memorial Hallbus Sf2
3. Take the bus from Memorial Hall to Market Housebus Sf2
9h 14m
Train via Axminster
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 19m
£88–176

Canterbury to Ilminster by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 229.3 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Market House via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market House via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria Coach Station, Hammersmith Bus Station, and Memorial Hall in around 9h 14m.

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