What is the cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Manchester is to drive which takes 5h and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Manchester?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Manchester is 301 miles. The road distance is 255.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ilfracombe to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 37m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Ilfracombe to Manchester?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Ilfracombe to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Manchester bus from?

Ilfracombe to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Manchester train from?

Ilfracombe to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Manchester?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 37m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Manchester bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Manchester train arrive?

Ilfracombe to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Manchester is 255 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Ilfracombe to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3603+ hotels available in Manchester.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 37m
£116–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
10h 30m
£44–76
Drive 253.9 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Manchestercar 253.9 mi
5h
£63–91
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 13m
£129–203
Train #2
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 12m
£119–218

Ilfracombe to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 299 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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 Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 30m.

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