There are 4 ways to get from Cirencester to Ilfracombe by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 51 bus, train
best- Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus 51
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 26m£68–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Stationbus 105
7h 20m£26–49Drive 129.8 mi
- Drive from Cirencester to Ilfracombecar 129.8 mi
2h 58m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 47m£72–141
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cirencester to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cirencester to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cirencester to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Beeches Car Park and arriving at Lidl via Arle Court Tpt Hub and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cirencester to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Kemble and arriving at Barnstaple via Swindon and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Cirencester and Ilfracombe is 190 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cirencester to Ilfracombe without a car is to line 51 bus and train which takes 6h 26m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Cirencester to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Cirencester to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
Cirencester to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Cirencester to Ilfracombe is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Cirencester, England and Ilfracombe, England?
National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hospital to Wilder Road Car Park via Clayfurlong Grove, Kemble, Swindon, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from The Forum to Fleming Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cirencester to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cirencester to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cirencester to Ilfracombe is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Cirencester to Ilfracombe.
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