What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ilchester?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ilchester is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Ilchester?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ilchester is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Ilchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ilchester. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Northover Hotel via Taunton Town Centre Stop I and White Hart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Ilchester?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ilchester. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Yeovil Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Exeter to Ilchester?

The distance between Exeter and Ilchester is 59 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Ilchester without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Ilchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Ilchester?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Exeter to Ilchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ilchester bus from?

Exeter to Ilchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ilchester train from?

Exeter to Ilchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Ilchester?

The best way to get from Exeter to Ilchester is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 54 bus, which costs and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Exeter to Ilchester bus arrive?

Exeter to Ilchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Exeter to Ilchester train arrive?

Exeter to Ilchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Yeovil Junction station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Ilchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ilchester is 47 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Exeter to Ilchester.

Where can I stay near Ilchester?

There are 993+ hotels available in Ilchester.

Exeter to Ilchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 54 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Ilchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Yeovil Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
1h 48m
£22–48
Drive 46.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Ilchestercar 46.3 mi
55 min
£12–17
Bus, line 54 bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to County Hallbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to White Hartbus 54
2h 42m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Exeter to Ilchestertaxi 46.3 mi
55 min
£260–320

Exeter to Ilchester by train and bus

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58.6 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ilchester, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Yeovil Junction hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Northover Hotel via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, and White Hart in around 2h 42m.

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