There are 4 ways to get from Barry to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 11m£67–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
8h 36m£28–64Drive 132.8 mi
- Drive from Barry to Ilfracombecar 132.8 mi
3h 8m£33–48Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 8m£72–140
Barry to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from The Priory and arriving at Lidl via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Barry and Ilfracombe is 175 miles. The road distance is 133.6 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 11m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Barry to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Barry to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Barry to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Barry to Ilfracombe is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 11m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Barry to Lidl via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Lidl via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Barry to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Barry to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Ilfracombe is 134 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Barry to Ilfracombe.
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