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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £60 - £120 and takes 16h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs £110 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Edinburgh is 429 miles. The road distance is 458.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs £280 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs £280 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 16h 17m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Edinburgh is 458 miles. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Ilfracombe to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2836+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
6h 43m
£117–291
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
16h 17m
£64–118
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
11h 18m
£280–408
Drive 455.8 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Edinburghcar 455.8 mi
8h 23m
£112–162
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 19m
£92–221
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 8m
£90–241
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 44m
£139–325
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
8h 43m
£145–265
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 40m
£110–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
18h 22m
£103–253

Ilfracombe to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 427 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Edinburgh Waverley via Rail Station, Barnstaple, and Exeter St Davids in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 16h 17m.

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