There are 4 ways to get from Ilfracombe to London by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Rail Stationbus 21B
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
5h 13m£89–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
8h 3m£38–63Drive 196.8 mi
- Drive from Ilfracombe to Londoncar 196.8 mi
4h 13m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
7h 1m£79–162
Ilfracombe to London by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to London is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to London is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to London station. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to London. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at London Waterloo via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and London is 227 miles. The road distance is 198 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to London without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 13m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Ilfracombe to London, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to London is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and London, England?
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to London Waterloo via Rail Station, Barnstaple, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 1m.
- 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
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ilfracombe to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Ilfracombe to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to London is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Ilfracombe to London.
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