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There are 7 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 37m
    £116–197
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    10h 3m
    £39–59
  3. Drive  253.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Manchestercar car 253.9 mi
    4h 59m
    £63–91
  4. Drive to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 47m
    £111–204
  5. 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 12m
    £119–207
  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    10h 34m
    £43–68
  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    8h 46m
    £104–241

Ilfracombe to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Manchester Piccadilly via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 3m.

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