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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    7h 28m
    £115–232

  2. Drive 200.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Brightoncar car 200.8 mi
    4h 27m
    £49–71

  3. 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 Preston Circusbus bus 025
    9h 29m
    £50–123

  4. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    8h 34m
    £119–250

  5. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    8h 5m
    £95–211

  6. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    10h 16m
    £50–105

  7. Drive to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    7h 20m
    £110–226

Ilfracombe to Brighton by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Brighton via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Reading, and Gatwick Airport in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Preston Circus via Queen Street, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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