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How to get fromOxford to Ilminsterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 30 bus via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Market Housebus bus 30
    3h 32m

  2. Drive 111.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Oxford to Ilminstercar car 111.5 mi
    2h 6m
    £28–40

  3. Train, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Market Housebus bus 30
    3h 38m

  4. Train, line 30 bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Orchard Valebus bus 30
    5h 18m

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  • Distance: 133.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Oxford to Ilminster. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Rail Station, take the bus to Taunton Town Centre Stop J, then take the line 30 bus to Market House. Alternatively, you can drive from Oxford to Ilminster in around 2h 6m.

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