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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    6h 32m
    £55–100
  2. Bus, line 84 bus, line 178 bus, line 188 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Baptist Church to Queen Streetbus bus 301 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Churchbus bus 85
    3. Take the bus from Church to Westgate Streetbus bus 84 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Callywith College Car Parkbus bus 178 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Callywith College Car Park to El Joyitabus bus 188 / ...
    7h 10m
    £12–18
  3. Drive  76.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Cornwallcar car 76.8 mi
    1h 48m
    £19–28

Ilfracombe to Cornwall by bus and train

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Cornwall, England?

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Luxulyan via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Par in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baptist Church to El Joyita via Queen Street, Bus Station, Church, Westgate Street, and Callywith College Car Park in around 7h 10m.

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