What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Ilchester?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Ilchester is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Ilchester?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Ilchester is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Ilchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Ilchester. However, there are services departing from WestQuay and arriving at Lyster Close via New Canal and Memorial Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Ilchester?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ilchester. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Yeovil Junction via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Southampton to Ilchester?

The distance between Southampton and Ilchester is 74 miles. The road distance is 66.8 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Ilchester without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Ilchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £28 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Ilchester?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Southampton to Ilchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Ilchester bus from?

Southampton to Ilchester bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from WestQuay station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Ilchester train from?

Southampton to Ilchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Ilchester?

The best way to get from Southampton to Ilchester is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Southampton to Ilchester bus arrive?

Southampton to Ilchester bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Southampton to Ilchester train arrive?

Southampton to Ilchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Ilchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Ilchester is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Southampton to Ilchester.

Where can I stay near Ilchester?

There are 994+ hotels available in Ilchester.

Southampton to Ilchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 376 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Ilchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Yeovil Junctiontrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 42m
£28–65
Drive 66.4 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Ilchestercar 66.4 mi
1h 28m
£17–24
Train, bus, line 376 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northover Hotelbus 376
4h 30m
£33–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from WestQuay to New Canalbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from New Canal to Memorial Hallbus 25
4h 48m

Southampton to Ilchester by train and bus

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.3 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Ilchester, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lyster Close via Salisbury, Yeovil Junction, Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WestQuay to Lyster Close via New Canal and Memorial Hall in around 4h 48m.

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