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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Dover is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Dover is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Dover. However, there are services departing from Baptist Church and arriving at Pencester Road via Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Dover. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Dover Priory via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Dover?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Dover is 309 miles. The road distance is 270.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 24m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Ilfracombe to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Dover bus from?

Ilfracombe to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Dover?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Dover is to train via London which takes 7h 24m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Dover bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Dover is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Ilfracombe to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Dover.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 24m
£127–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
12h 24m
£47–85
Drive 269.2 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Dovercar 269.2 mi
5h 6m
£67–96
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain
8h 9m
£126–234
Train #2
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
9h 23m
£115–233

Ilfracombe to Dover by bus and train

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Distance: 307.1 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Dover Priory via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baptist Church to Pencester Road via Queen Street, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 12h 24m.

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