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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Ilminster is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Ilminster is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market House via Sewage Works, Town Hall and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Ilminster?

The distance between Carlisle and Ilminster is 355 miles. The road distance is 325.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Carlisle to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Ilminster bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Ilminster train from?

Carlisle to Ilminster train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Ilminster is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 12h 2m.

Where does the Carlisle to Ilminster bus arrive?

Carlisle to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Carlisle to Ilminster train arrive?

Carlisle to Ilminster train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Ilminster is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Carlisle to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1549+ hotels available in Ilminster.

Carlisle to Ilminster - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlisle to Ilminster by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 45m
£127–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
12h 2m
£56–91
Drive 324 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Ilminstercar 324 mi
5h 19m
£80–116
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
7h 12m
£74–166
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
9h 36m
£118–204
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
7h 3m
£92–218
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 44m
£76–209

Carlisle to Ilminster by train and bus

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Distance: 352.5 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Market House via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market House via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Sewage Works, Town Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 12h 2m.

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