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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 11h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Lidl via Newhall Street, Lordswood Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Barnstaple via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Blackburn and Ilfracombe is 325 miles. The road distance is 277.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Blackburn to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Ilfracombe bus from?

Blackburn to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Ilfracombe train from?

Blackburn to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Blackburn to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Blackburn to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Blackburn to Ilfracombe train arrive?

Blackburn to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Ilfracombe is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Blackburn to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 2037+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

Blackburn to Ilfracombe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackburn to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
9h 5m
£160–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
11h 49m
£41–83
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 6m
£59–126
Drive 275.5 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Ilfracombecar 275.5 mi
5h 28m
£67–97
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus
6h 55m
£108–217
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 19m
£149–237

Blackburn to Ilfracombe by train and bus

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Distance: 323.6 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Lidl via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackburn to Lidl via Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road, and Bus Station in around 11h 6m.

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