There are 4 ways to get from Ilminster to Hereford by bus, train, or car
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Line 30 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Orchard Vale to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
4h 8m£45–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 105
- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
7h 1m£21–36Drive 98.5 mi
- Drive from Ilminster to Herefordcar 98.5 mi
2h 5m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h£48–85
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Hereford is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Hereford is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Hereford station. However, there are services departing from Orchard Vale and arriving at Country Bus Station via County Hall and Arle Court Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilminster to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Hereford via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Ilminster and Hereford is 129 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Hereford without a car is to line 30 bus and train which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Ilminster to Hereford, including transfers.
Ilminster to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Ilminster to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Hereford is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Ilminster, England and Hereford, England?
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Country Bus Station via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Arle Court Tpt Hub in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Hereford via Taunton Town Centre K, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Orchard Vale to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ilminster to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
Ilminster to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Hereford is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Ilminster to Hereford.
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