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How to get fromIlfracombe to Newquayby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Newquay by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    7h
    £62–112

  2. Bus, line 78 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Churchbus bus 85
    2. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Post Officebus bus 78 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    8h 22m
    £16–23

  3. Drive  85.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Newquaycar car 85.9 mi
    1h 59m
    £22–31

  4. Bus, line 219 bus, line 57 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Bastille to Bus Stationbus bus 21B
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northgate Greenbus bus 319
    3. Take the bus from Northgate Green to The Strandbus bus 219 / ...
    4. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus bus 95
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Padstow Bus Terminusbus bus 57
    6. Take the bus from Padstow Bus Terminus to Hilgrove Roadbus bus 56
    10h 44m
    £18–19

Ilfracombe to Newquay by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Newquay via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Par in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Bus Station via Bus Station, Church, Westgate Street, and Post Office in around 8h 22m.

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