There are 3 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Mumbles 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
8h 25m£91–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
8h 53m£34–91Drive 164.6 mi
- Drive from Ilfracombe to Mumblescar 164.6 mi
3h 36m£41–58
Ilfracombe to Mumbles by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Mumbles is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Mumbles is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Southend Park via Bus Station, Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Swansea via Exeter St Davids and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Mumbles is 223 miles. The road distance is 165.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Mumbles without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Ilfracombe to Mumbles, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Mumbles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Mumbles is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Mumbles, Wales?
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Southend Park via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Cardiff Central, Swansea, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Southend Park via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 8h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ilfracombe to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Mumbles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Mumbles is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Ilfracombe to Mumbles.
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