There are 3 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Newquay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 59m£62–112Drive 85.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilfracombe to Newquaycar 85.9 mi
1h 59m£22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
8h 38m£34–60
Ilfracombe to Newquay by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Newquay is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Newquay is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Newquay station. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Newquay. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Newquay via Exeter St Davids and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Newquay is 160 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Newquay without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Ilfracombe to Newquay, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Newquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Newquay is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Newquay, England?
You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Newquay via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Par in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 38m.
- 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
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ilfracombe to Newquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Newquay is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Ilfracombe to Newquay.
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