There are 7 ways to get from ExCeL London to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 19m£95–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 8m£36–63Drive 204.4 mi
- Drive from ExCeL London to Ilfracombecar 204.4 mi
4h 36m£51–74Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter, train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 25m£119–270Train via Waterloo Station
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
8h 12m£81–177Train, drive
- Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Drive from Bridgend to Ilfracombecar
6h 29m£107–194Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport, drive
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar
7h 37m£302–1,153
ExCeL London to Ilfracombe by foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at Lidl via Charing Cross, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Custom House and arriving at Barnstaple via London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Ilfracombe is 237 miles. The road distance is 205.6 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from ExCeL London to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
ExCeL London to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Lidl via Custom House, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–300
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £230–700
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–340
Flights from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–450
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £230–700
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120–380
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–460
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- 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 Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- 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 London Paddington to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–140
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
ExCeL London to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
ExCeL London to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Ilfracombe is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from ExCeL London to Ilfracombe.
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