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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Dorset by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Rail Stationbus bus 21B
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeovil Junctiontrain train
    4h 46m
    £90–153

  2. Drive 98.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Dorsetcar car 98.8 mi
    2h 21m
    £25–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Bastille to Rail Stationbus bus 21B
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus X51
    7h 21m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus X51
    7h 26m

  5. Line 301 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Garage to Queen Streetbus bus 301
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    4. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus X51
    8h 51m

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  • Distance: 126.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Garage to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Queen Street, Bus Station, County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and South Station in around 8h 51m.

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