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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ilminster is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ilminster is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Taunton via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Ilminster?

The distance between Portsmouth and Ilminster is 136 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Portsmouth to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Ilminster train from?

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

Where does the Portsmouth to Ilminster train arrive?

Portsmouth to Ilminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Ilminster is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Portsmouth to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1558+ hotels available in Ilminster.

Portsmouth to Ilminster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 26m
£54–103
Drive 98.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Ilminstercar 98.1 mi
1h 57m
£25–36
Bus, train, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
5. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Orchard Valebus 30
7h 16m
£33–65
Train, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Orchard Valebus 30
4h 47m
£45–91

Portsmouth to Ilminster by train and bus

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4h 26mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Market House via Westbury (Wilts), Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 4h 26m.

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