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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Ilminster is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Ilminster is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Market House via Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Penzance to Ilminster?

The distance between Penzance and Ilminster is 177 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Penzance to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Ilminster bus from?

Penzance to Ilminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Ilminster train from?

Penzance to Ilminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Penzance to Ilminster is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Penzance to Ilminster bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Ilminster train arrive?

Penzance to Ilminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Ilminster is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Penzance to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1557+ hotels available in Ilminster.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 34m
£72–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus Ukn49 / ...
5h 12m
£20–32
Drive 142.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Ilminstercar 142.5 mi
2h 36m
£35–51
Bus via County Hall
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 404 / ...
7h 30m
£36–86

Penzance to Ilminster by train and bus

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.5 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Taunton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garage twice daily. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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