There are 6 ways to get from Burnley 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 32m£131–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 31m£37–59Drive 280.7 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Ilfracombecar 280.7 mi
5h 26m£70–101Train, fly
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 23m£107–260Train
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 34m£151–247Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
12h 17m£40–67
Burnley to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lidl via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Barnstaple via Preston, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Burnley and Ilfracombe is 345 miles. The road distance is 282.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 32m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Burnley to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Burnley to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Burnley to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Ilfracombe is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 32m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 31m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Wilder Road Car Park via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lidl via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 31m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–490
- 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
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Burnley to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Ilfracombe is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Burnley to Ilfracombe.
There are 2021+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.





