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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Ilfracombe is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Barnstaple via Stafford, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Holyhead and Ilfracombe is 377 miles. The road distance is 290.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 9h 27m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Holyhead to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Ilfracombe train from?

Holyhead to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Ilfracombe train arrive?

Holyhead to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Ilfracombe is 291 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Holyhead to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 2043+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

Holyhead to Ilfracombe - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Ilfracombe by train, car, plane, or ferry

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 27m
£165–269
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar
10h 8m
£69–267
Drive 288.9 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Ilfracombecar 288.9 mi
6h 37m
£71–102
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 42m
£151–284
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 20m
£164–297

Holyhead to Ilfracombe by train and bus

40Weekly Services

9h 27mAverage Duration

£165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.5 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Wilder Road Car Park via Stafford, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 9h 27m.

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