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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Chester. However, there are services departing from Baptist Church and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Chester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Chester via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Chester?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Chester is 292 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 33m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Ilfracombe to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Chester?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 33m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Chester bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Chester is 232 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Ilfracombe to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1108+ hotels available in Chester.

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There are 8 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
7h 33m
£111–194
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
10h 59m
£42–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
10h 34m
£45–74
Drive 230.3 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Chestercar 230.3 mi
5h 12m
£57–82
Drive to Cardiff Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
7h 45m
£101–213
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
10h 6m
£114–197
Drive to Cardiff Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 34m
£84–265
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
9h 55m
£109–250

Ilfracombe to Chester by bus and train

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7h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.7 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Chester via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baptist Church to Chester Bus Interchange via Queen Street, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 34m.

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