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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth 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 Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 58m
    £83–185

  2. Drive 121 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Bournemouthcar car 121 mi
    2h 50m
    £30–43

  3. Bus, train via Bridport

    1. Take the bus from The Bastille to Rail Stationbus bus 21B
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 37m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Bastille to Rail Stationbus bus 21B
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    7h 3m
    £61–129

Ilfracombe to Bournemouth by bus and train

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Bournemouth via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h 58m.

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