There are 6 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Folkestone 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 Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 5m£131–251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
12h 2m£59–143Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain
11h 51m£69–139Drive 262.4 mi
- Drive from Ilfracombe to Folkestonecar 262.4 mi
5h£66–95Train, 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 Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 30m£274–569Train
- 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 Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 57m£126–254
Ilfracombe to Folkestone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Folkestone is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Folkestone is to drive which takes 5h and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Folkestone Central via Exeter St Davids, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Folkestone is 300 miles. The road distance is 263.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 5m and costs £130 - £260.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Ilfracombe to Folkestone, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Folkestone is to train via London which takes 7h 5m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Folkestone Central via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Bouverie Road West via Queen Street, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 2m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £360–1,200
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £340–460
- 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
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Ilfracombe to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Ilfracombe to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Folkestone is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Ilfracombe to Folkestone.
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