What is the cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at Bournemouth via Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bournemouth via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Bournemouth is 209 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Bournemouth bus from?

Ilfracombe to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Bournemouth train from?

Ilfracombe to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Bournemouth train arrive?

Ilfracombe to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Bournemouth is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2648+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Ilfracombe to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 3m
£77–154
Drive 121 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Bournemouthcar 121 mi
2h 52m
£31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Bastille to Rail Stationbus 21B
2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
5. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
7h 54m
£47–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
9h 36m
£44–75

Ilfracombe to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 208.1 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Bournemouth via Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 9h 36m.

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