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How to get fromIlfracombe to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 18m
    £173–281

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    14h 37m
    £76–176

  3. Drive 348.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Cumbriacar car 348.5 mi
    6h 23m
    £85–123

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    9h 12m
    £140–264

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    13h 45m
    £173–326

  6. Bus, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Bastille to Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Innbus bus
    9h 26m
    £138–304

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    10h 23m
    £110–249

Ilfracombe to Cumbria by bus and train

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Pooley Bridge Inn via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Longthwaite road end via Queen Street, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 14h 37m.

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