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How to get fromAberystwyth to Ilfracombeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 19m
    £132–213

  2. Drive  205.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Ilfracombecar car 205.6 mi
    4h 35m
    £51–74

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 46m

  4. Bus, train via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 29m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus Cp5
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    10h 49m

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  • Distance: 340.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Wilder Road Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Lidl via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 49m.

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