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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 44m
    £124–249

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    12h 8m
    £57–142

  3. Drive  262.3 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Ilfracombecar car 262.3 mi
    5h 1m
    £65–94

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h
    £154–335

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 36m
    £124–249

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 4m
    £124–255

Folkestone to Ilfracombe by train, subway, and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Lidl via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Lidl via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 12h 8m.

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