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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Cornwall is to bus and line 84 bus and line 178 bus and line 188 bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Cornwall is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at El Joyita via Rail Station, Church, Westgate Street and Callywith College Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Cornwall?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Cornwall is 141 miles. The road distance is 77.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Ilfracombe to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Cornwall bus from?

Ilfracombe to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from The Bastille station.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Cornwall train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Cornwall is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 84 bus and line 178 bus and line 188 bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Cornwall bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Cornwall train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Cornwall is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Ilfracombe to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 4337+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Ilfracombe to Cornwall - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 84 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 38m
£58–111
Bus, line 84 bus, line 178 bus, line 188 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Bastille to Rail Stationbus 21B
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Churchbus 85
3. Take the bus from Church to Westgate Streetbus 84 / ...
4. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Callywith College Car Parkbus 178 / ...
5. Take the bus from Callywith College Car Park to El Joyitabus 188 / ...
7h 10m
£12–18
Drive 76.8 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Cornwallcar 76.8 mi
1h 48m
£19–27

Ilfracombe to Cornwall by bus and train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.7 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Roundabout via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to El Joyita via Rail Station, Church, Westgate Street, and Callywith College Car Park in around 7h 10m.

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