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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 52m
    £151–241

  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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    12h 51m
    £64–156

  3. Drive 291.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Blackpoolcar car 291.7 mi
    5h 36m
    £71–103

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 38m
    £120–236

  5. 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 56m
    £169–263

  6. 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 10m
    £151–284

Ilfracombe to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to National Express Coach Facility via Queen Street, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 12h 51m.

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