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

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

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 28m
    £141–235

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shottontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    12h 57m
    £69–117

  3. Drive  288.9 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Ilfracombecar car 288.9 mi
    6h 37m
    £72–104

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 41m
    £141–310

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    11h 20m
    £142–249

Holyhead to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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 28m.

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