There are 5 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Hereford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
6h 22m£80–157Drive 137.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilfracombe to Herefordcar 137.9 mi
3h 19m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 105
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
8h 47m£36–86Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
6h 58m£82–158Line 301 bus, bus, line 69 bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Garage to Queen Streetbus 301
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4bus T7
- Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2bus 69 / ...
- Take the bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 1 to Franklin Barnesbus 66
9h 45m
Ilfracombe to Hereford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Hereford is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Hereford is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Hereford station. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Country Bus Station via Bus Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Hereford via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Hereford is 200 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Hereford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 22m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Ilfracombe to Hereford, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Hereford is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 22m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Hereford, England?
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Hereford via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Country Bus Station via Queen Street, Bus Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Garage to Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 1633 263600
- [email protected]
- Website
- newportbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
Bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
Bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 1 to Franklin Barnes
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ilfracombe to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Ilfracombe to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Hereford is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Ilfracombe to Hereford.
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