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How to get fromIlfracombe to Holyheadby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Holyhead by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    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. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 50m
    £164–272

  2. Drive 288.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Holyheadcar car 288.2 mi
    6h 37m
    £71–102

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 27m
    £152–286

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 56m
    £160–298

Ilfracombe to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Holyhead via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 9h 50m.

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