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How to get fromIlfracombe to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 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 35m
    £117–198

  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 2m
    £36–57

  3. Drive  253.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Manchestercar car 253.9 mi
    5h
    £64–92

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from The Bastille to Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    5h 38m
    £99–243

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    8h 11m
    £129–203

  6. Train #2

    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 10m
    £119–218

Ilfracombe to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Manchester Piccadilly via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Queen Street, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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