What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ilfracombe?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ilfracombe is to bus and fly and drive which costs £65 - £340 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Ilfracombe?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ilfracombe is to fly and drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £90 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Lidl via Glasgow, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Belfast and Ilfracombe is 386 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Ilfracombe without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Ilfracombe without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 18h 16m and costs £180 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Ilfracombe?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Belfast to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ilfracombe bus from?

Belfast to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Belfast to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 2019+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

Belfast to Ilfracombe - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Ilfracombe by plane, car, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or bus

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar
5h 38m
£92–252
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar
8h 28m
£67–338
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Swanseatrain
5. Drive from Swansea to Ilfracombecar
16h 57m
£110–192
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
18h 16m
£182–350
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
21h 24m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 52m
£90–239
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 14m
£148–318
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 22m
£93–269
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 27m
£87–335
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
21h 51m
£111–264
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ilfracombecar
10h 53m
£141–398

Belfast to Ilfracombe by bus, car ferry, taxi, and train

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18h 16mAverage Duration

£182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ilfracombe, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ilfracombe. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), then drive to Ilfracombe. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Ilfracombe via Dublin Connolly, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Swansea in around 16h 57m.

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