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How to get fromCanterbury to Ilfracombeby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 52m
    £134–268

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 15m
    £55–130

  3. Drive 256.4 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Ilfracombecar car 256.4 mi
    4h 56m
    £63–90

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h
    £157–312

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 36m
    £132–269

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 22m
    £103–235

Canterbury to Ilfracombe by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Wilder Road Car Park via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lidl via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 10h 15m.

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