Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ilminster travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ilminster

With a population of 4,550, Ilminster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ilminster to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ilminster

If you’re looking for affordable options, Todays Menu Food Studies (1 North Street) and New Inn, Dowlish Wake (Dowlish Wake) are great picks.

When to visit Ilminster

Ilminster in February
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilminster in February
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ilminster

Plane

Although Ilminster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 33 miles from Ilminster. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ilminster departs from London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilminster, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ilminster to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £1,084 for a 9h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ilminster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 127 miles from Ilminster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilminster, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ilminster takes 95 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 260 miles.

Plane

Although Ilminster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 33 miles from Ilminster. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ilminster departs from London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilminster, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ilminster to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £1,084 for a 9h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ilminster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 127 miles from Ilminster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilminster, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ilminster takes 95 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Ilminster

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Ilminster

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilminster

Most booked hotels in Ilminster

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Corner House
3 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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The Flying Fish Stables
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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The Haymaker Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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New Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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The Lordleaze Hotel And Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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The White Hart Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Ilminster

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ilminster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ilminster is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ilminster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ilminster is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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