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

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There are 7 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 17m
    £80–153

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 59m
    £22–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    7h 34m
    £27–48

  4. Drive  190.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ilminster to Chestercar car 190.9 mi
    3h 58m
    £48–69

  5. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 1m
    £63–144

  6. 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

  7. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 15m
    £110–260

Ilminster to Chester by bus and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Chester via Waterstones, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Chester Bus Interchange via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 34m.

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