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How to get fromBournemouth to Ilfracombeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 50m
    £106–191

  2. Drive  121 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Ilfracombecar car 121 mi
    2h 52m
    £31–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6. Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus bus 21B
    8h 16m
    £42–83

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus bus 21B
    8h 3m
    £54–109

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 48m
    £45–78

Bournemouth to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Lidl via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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