There are 6 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Appledore by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
9h 22m£150–289Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
- Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
13h 42m£44–74Drive 252.4 mi
- Drive from Ilfracombe to Appledorecar 252.4 mi
5h£64–92Train, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Appledore (Kent)train
10h 1m£143–351Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain
10h 6m£123–241Train #2
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Ashford Internationaltrain
10h 41m£111–245
Ilfracombe to Appledore by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Appledore is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Appledore is to drive which takes 5h and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Appledore. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at The Black Lion via Bus Station, London Victoria, King Street and County Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Appledore. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Appledore (Kent) via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Appledore is 397 miles. The road distance is 253.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Appledore without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 22m and costs £150 - £290.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Ilfracombe to Appledore, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Appledore bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Appledore train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Appledore is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 22m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Appledore, Kent, England?
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Appledore (Kent) via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to The Black Lion via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, King Street, and County Square in around 13h 42m.
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £130–400
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–360
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–800
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–350
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Appledore (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ilfracombe to Appledore bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Ilfracombe to Appledore train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Appledore is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Ilfracombe to Appledore.
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