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How to get fromBrighton and Hove to Ilfracombeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton and Hove to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport 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
    7h 36m
    £114–231

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    10h 53m
    £39–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 39m
    £50–125

  4. Drive 201.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton and Hove to Ilfracombecar car 201.8 mi
    4h 27m
    £49–71

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 54m
    £118–239

  6. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 13m
    £96–209

Brighton and Hove to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Brighton and Hove, England and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Lidl via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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