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

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There are 5 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
    7h 2m
    £82–174

  2. Drive  121 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Bournemouthcar car 121 mi
    2h 52m
    £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 33m
    £50–101

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    9h 30m
    £56–143

  5. 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
    £61–124

Ilfracombe to Bournemouth by bus and train

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Bournemouth via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Bournemouth Station via Queen Street, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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