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How to get fromIlfracombe to Franceby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Ilfracombe to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    11h 51m
    €305–512

  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 Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    18h 16m
    €76–137

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    8h 22m
    €268–333

  4. Drive to Cardiff Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane CWL - CDG
    8h 3m
    €152–430

  5. Bus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1710 / ...
    18h 51m
    €81–137

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar car
    9h 38m
    €166–287

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    8h 33m
    €121–315

  8. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BRS - TLS
    8h 50m
    €117–311

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    10h 7m
    €171–389

  10. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    9h 44m
    €212–531

Ilfracombe to France by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and France?

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Cité via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Châtelet via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 18h 16m.

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