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How to get fromIlminster to Swindonby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilminster to Swindon by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 30 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Orchard Vale to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train
    2h 58m

  2. Bus, train via Mendip

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus bus 374
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 174 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Swindontrain train
    5h 16m
    £18–32

  3. Line 30 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Orchard Vale to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Rail Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain train
    3h 3m

  4. Drive 78.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ilminster to Swindoncar car 78.9 mi
    1h 41m
    £20–28

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    4h 32m
    £26–53

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  • Distance: 98.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Ilminster to Swindon. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Waterstones, walk to Castle Way, take the bus to Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, walk to Taunton, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swindon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Swindon via Waterstones, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 3m.

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