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

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There are 5 ways to get from Eastbourne to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 51m
    £122–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 19m
    £55–135

  3. Drive 224.4 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Ilfracombecar car 224.4 mi
    4h 50m
    £55–79

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 11m
    £126–271

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    10h 29m
    £57–117

Eastbourne to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Wilder Road Car Park via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornfield Road to Lidl via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 19m.

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