There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 18m£139–230Bus via Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
14h 11m£53–118Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 45m£63–157Drive 292 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Ilfracombecar 292 mi
5h 37m£72–104Train, fly
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 13m£117–270Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 23m£156–250
Blackpool to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Ilfracombe is to bus via Bus Station which costs £50 - £120 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Lidl via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Barnstaple via Preston, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Blackpool and Ilfracombe is 340 miles. The road distance is 293.7 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 18m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Blackpool to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Blackpool to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Ilfracombe is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 18m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Wilder Road Car Park via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Lidl via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–340
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Blackpool to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Ilfracombe is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Blackpool to Ilfracombe.
There are 2034+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.









