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How to get fromIlfracombe to Barmouthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    11h 7m
    £160–255

  2. Drive 229.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Barmouthcar car 229.6 mi
    5h 23m
    £56–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    15h 16m

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    5. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    12h 50m
    £144–275

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Last Innbus bus T3 / ...
    13h 37m

Ilfracombe to Barmouth by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Barmouth via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Last Inn via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 15h 16m.

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