There are 4 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 57m£147–241Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
15h 6m£76–121Drive 348.5 mi
- Drive from Ilfracombe to Cumbriacar 348.5 mi
6h 23m£86–125Train via Manchester
- 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
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
14h 19m£164–286
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Cumbria is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 15h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Cumbria is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs £85 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Cumbria is 401 miles. The road distance is 350.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Ilfracombe to Cumbria, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Cumbria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Cumbria is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 15h 6m.
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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Cumbria via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 15h 6m.
- 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
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- 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 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ilfracombe to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Ilfracombe to Cumbria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Cumbria is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Ilfracombe to Cumbria.
There are 860+ hotels available in Cumbria.