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How to get fromHemel Hempstead to Ilminsterby train, subway, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hemel Hempstead to Ilminster by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Harrow & Wealdstonetrain train
    2. Take the subway from Harrow & Wealdstone station to Paddington stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Market Housebus bus 30
    4h 47m
    £68–133

  2. Line 322 bus, bus, line 21 bus, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marlowes to Watford Junction stationbus bus 322
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra3
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 21 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Market Housebus bus 30
    7h 17m
    £27–50

  3. Line 1 bus, line 850 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marlowes to High Wycombe BusStnbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Roadbus bus 850
    3. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain train
    6h 38m
    £53–99

  4. Drive  143.7 mi

    1. Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Ilminstercar car 143.7 mi
    2h 29m
    £37–53

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    6h 12m
    £61–135

Hemel Hempstead to Ilminster by train, subway, and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Ilminster, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marlowes to Market House via Watford Junction station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 7h 17m.

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