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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Guildford to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Guildford and Ilfracombe is 217 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 53m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Guildford to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Ilfracombe bus from?

Guildford to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Ilfracombe train from?

Guildford to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Guildford to Ilfracombe is to train via Reading which takes 5h 53m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Guildford to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Guildford to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Ilfracombe train arrive?

Guildford to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Ilfracombe is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Guildford to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 2028+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

Guildford to Ilfracombe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 53m
£90–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
7h 45m
£40–102
Drive 174.8 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Ilfracombecar 174.8 mi
3h 42m
£43–62
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h
£118–283
Train
1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h
£81–184
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 31m
£185–419

Guildford to Ilfracombe by train and bus

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Distance: 215.5 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Wilder Road Car Park via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Lidl via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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