What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Ilfracombe?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Ilfracombe?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Lidl via Newhall Street, Lordswood Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Barnstaple via Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Chester to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Chester and Ilfracombe is 292 miles. The road distance is 233.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Ilfracombe without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 52m and costs £130 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Ilfracombe?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Chester to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ilfracombe bus from?

Chester to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ilfracombe train from?

Chester to Ilfracombe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Chester to Ilfracombe is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 52m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Chester to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Chester to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Ilfracombe train arrive?

Chester to Ilfracombe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ilfracombe is 234 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Chester to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 2051+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 52m
£134–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus 105
9h 37m
£43–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
9h 22m
£62–140
Drive 232.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Ilfracombecar 232.6 mi
5h 8m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 52m
£116–216
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 23m
£129–239
Fly Liverpool to Cardiff Airport, drive
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
2. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar
9h 13m
£90–297

Chester to Ilfracombe by train and bus

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7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.4 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Wilder Road Car Park via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Lidl via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road, and Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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