There are 6 ways to get from Bicester to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus 21B
6h 19m£89–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 10m£43–76Drive 174.5 mi
- Drive from Bicester to Ilfracombecar 174.5 mi
3h 42m£43–63Train
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 1m£84–162Train, bus via Bristol
- Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus 21B
7h 7m£83–161Train via Basingstoke
- Take the train from Oxford to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 41m£86–164
Bicester to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bicester to Ilfracombe is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bicester to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bicester to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Pioneer Square and arriving at Lidl via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bicester to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Bicester Village and arriving at Barnstaple via Oxford, Didcot Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Bicester and Ilfracombe is 230 miles. The road distance is 175.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bicester to Ilfracombe without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Bicester to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Bicester to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Bicester to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
The best way to get from Bicester to Ilfracombe is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Bicester, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a bus from Pioneer Square to Lidl via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bicester Village to Wilder Road Car Park via Oxford, Didcot Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Didcot Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Lidl
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Lidl
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–35
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bicester to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bicester to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bicester to Ilfracombe is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Bicester to Ilfracombe.
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