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How to get fromIlford to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilford to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    5h
    £101–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 28m
    £43–105

  3. Drive 204.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to Barnstaplecar car 204.4 mi
    4h 15m
    £50–72

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 15m
    £198–445

  5. Train via Stratford Bus Station

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    6h 50m
    £96–217

  6. Fly from London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 15m
    £243–506

Ilford to Barnstaple by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Ilford to Barnstaple via London Paddington and Exeter St Davids in around 5h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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