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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    7h 21m
    £131–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus bus 007
    12h 33m
    £47–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    10h 47m
    £68–128

  4. Drive  269.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Dovercar car 269.2 mi
    5h 6m
    £67–97

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    10h
    £161–356

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain train
    9h 25m
    £115–234

Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ilfracombe to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 305.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Pencester Road via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 33m.

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