There are 5 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Lymington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 14m£73–148Drive 138 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilfracombe to Lymingtoncar 138 mi
3h 22m£35–50Train, line 82 bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the bus from Royal Bournemouth Hospital to Main Post Officebus 82 / ...
8h 49m£58–112Train, line 86 bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the bus from Central Station to Main Post Officebus 86
8h 22m£61–125Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
11h 20m£46–79
Ilfracombe to Lymington by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Lymington is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Lymington is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Lymington. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at Main Post Office via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and ASDA & Marlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Lymington. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Lymington Town via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), Southampton Central and Brockenhurst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Lymington is 199 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Lymington without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Ilfracombe to Lymington, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Lymington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Lymington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Lymington is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Lymington, England?
You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Lymington Town via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), Southampton Central, and Brockenhurst in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Main Post Office via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and ASDA & Marlands in around 11h 20m.
- 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
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Royal Bournemouth Hospital to Main Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Central Station to Main Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ilfracombe to Lymington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Lymington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Lymington is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Ilfracombe to Lymington.
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