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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe is to bus via Leeds which costs £60 - £100 and takes 15h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs £110 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Lidl via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ilfracombe is 563 miles. The road distance is 458.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs £240 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ilfracombe bus from?

Edinburgh to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ilfracombe train from?

Edinburgh to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs £240 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ilfracombe train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ilfracombe is 458 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
10h 37m
£245–366
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
15h 15m
£63–99
Drive 455.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ilfracombecar 455.6 mi
8h 22m
£113–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 6m
£114–356
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 832
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
17h 20m
£85–144
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 41m
£90–216
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 18m
£87–232
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 53m
£108–267
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 25m
£128–256
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 32m
£142–326

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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Distance: 559.6 mi
Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wilder Road Car Park via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Lidl via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 15m.

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