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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    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 Prestontrain train
    8h 54m
    £129–209

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    12h 48m
    £51–88

  3. Drive  291.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Blackpoolcar car 291.7 mi
    5h 36m
    £73–105

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 58m
    £145–233

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    13h 1m
    £131–243

Ilfracombe to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Blackpool North via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to National Express Coach Facility via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 48m.

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