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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    8h 44m
    £171–257

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 815
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    12h 23m
    £75–127

  3. Drive  341 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Ilfracombecar car 341 mi
    6h 21m
    £86–124

  4. Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MME - CWL
    2. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar car
    8h 37m
    £152–753

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    13h 14m
    £153–266

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 14m
    £92–209

Darlington to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Lidl via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 12h 23m.

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