There are 6 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 17m£131–250Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
11h 51m£47–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
- Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
10h 46m£73–133Drive 269.2 mi
- Drive from Ilfracombe to Dovercar 269.2 mi
5h 6m£67–97Train, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
9h 42m£278–559Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
9h 19m£115–244
Ilfracombe to Dover by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Dover is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Dover is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Dover. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Pencester Road via Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
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, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Dover is 307 miles. The road distance is 270.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 17m and costs £130 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Ilfracombe to Dover, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Dover is to train via London which takes 7h 17m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 51m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Dover, England?
You can take a bus from The Bastille 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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Pencester Road via Queen Street, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 11h 51m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £380–1,200
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £340–550
- 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
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- 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 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Ilfracombe to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Ilfracombe to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Dover is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Ilfracombe to Dover.
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