There are 5 ways to get from Bicester to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train
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
5h 56m£91–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Wellbus X52
- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Stationbus 105
11h£30–54Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- 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
8h 50m£42–76Drive 174.5 mi
- Drive from Bicester to Ilfracombecar 174.5 mi
3h 42m£44–63Train, bus
- 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
6h 53m£83–162
Bicester to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bicester to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 11h.
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 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bicester to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Bicester Village and arriving at Barnstaple via Oxford, Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
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 which takes 5h 56m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Bicester to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Bicester, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Bicester Village to Wilder Road Car Park via Oxford, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pioneer Square to Lidl via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 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
- 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
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- 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
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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 15 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
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Lidl
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
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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 Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bicester to Ilfracombe is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Bicester to Ilfracombe.
There are 2020+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.





























