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

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There are 3 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Brixham by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Paigntontrain train
    4h 14m
    £33–58

  2. Drive  74.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Brixhamcar car 74.7 mi
    1h 57m
    £19–27

  3. Bus, train, line 12 bus

    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 bus from Rail Station to Museumbus bus 12
    4h 25m
    £29–53

Ilfracombe to Brixham by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ilfracombe to Brixham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Ilfracombe to Brixham. However, you can take the bus to Rail Station, walk to Barnstaple, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Paignton, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 12 bus to Museum. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Museum via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 4h 25m.

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