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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Baptist Church and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Aberystwyth via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Aberystwyth is 343 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth bus from?

Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 812+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
9h 42m
£129–212
Drive 205.3 mi
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1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Aberystwythcar 205.3 mi
4h 36m
£51–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
12h 34m
£53–88
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus 1
11h 5m
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Port Talbot Parkway 6car
2. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 23m

Ilfracombe to Aberystwyth by bus and train

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9h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 340.9 mi
Duration: 9h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Aberystwyth via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baptist Church to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Queen Street, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 34m.

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