There are 3 ways to get from Coventry to Ilminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 51m£64–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
7h 7m£33–56Drive 139.1 mi
- Drive from Coventry to Ilminstercar 139.1 mi
2h 33m£35–50
Coventry to Ilminster by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Ilminster is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Ilminster is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Market House via Sophia Gardens and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Coventry and Ilminster is 168 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Coventry to Ilminster, including transfers.
Coventry to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Coventry to Ilminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Ilminster is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Ilminster, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Market House via Sophia Gardens, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Coventry to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Coventry to Ilminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Ilminster is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Coventry to Ilminster.
There are 1534+ hotels available in Ilminster.