What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ilminster?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ilminster is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Ilminster?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ilminster is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Market House via Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Leicester to Ilminster?

The distance between Leicester and Ilminster is 189 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Ilminster without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Ilminster?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Leicester to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ilminster bus from?

Leicester to Ilminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ilminster train from?

Leicester to Ilminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Leicester to Ilminster is to train which takes 5h and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Leicester to Ilminster bus arrive?

Leicester to Ilminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taunton BP Garage station.

Where does the Leicester to Ilminster train arrive?

Leicester to Ilminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Ilminster is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Leicester to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1557+ hotels available in Ilminster.

Leicester to Ilminster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Ilminster by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h
£88–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus Uk087
6h 12m
£22–35
Drive 163 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Ilminstercar 163 mi
2h 58m
£41–58
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
7h 4m
£30–70

Leicester to Ilminster by train and bus

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Market House via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Taunton BP Garage twice daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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