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How to get fromIlminster to Chesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilminster to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 24m
    £80–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    8h 43m
    £36–64

  3. Drive  190.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ilminster to Chestercar car 190.9 mi
    3h 58m
    £47–68

  4. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 39m
    £81–199

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    7h 30m
    £79–136

  6. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h 18m
    £89–201

Ilminster to Chester by bus and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Chester via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Chester Bus Interchange via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 43m.

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