There are 6 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Burnley by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
9h 38m£131–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
11h 25m£38–58Drive 280.4 mi
- Drive from Ilfracombe to Burnleycar 280.4 mi
5h 26m£70–101Train, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
7h 50m£108–259Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
9h 50m£151–246Train #2
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
11h 45m£123–224
Ilfracombe to Burnley by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Burnley is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Burnley is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Burnley is 346 miles. The road distance is 282 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Burnley without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 38m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Ilfracombe to Burnley, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Burnley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Burnley is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 38m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Burnley, England?
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Burnley Manchester Road via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Mechanics Institute via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–460
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ilfracombe to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Burnley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Burnley is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Ilfracombe to Burnley.
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