There are 3 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Polzeath by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rail Station to Churchbus 85
- Take the bus from The Strand to Beachbus 95
7h 24m£11–14Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 51m£61–114Drive 72 mi
- Drive from Ilfracombe to Polzeathcar 72 mi
1h 42m£18–26
Ilfracombe to Polzeath by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Polzeath is to bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Polzeath is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Polzeath. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at Beach via Rail Station, Library and The Strand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Polzeath. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Polzeath is 97 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Polzeath without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs £10 - £15.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Ilfracombe to Polzeath, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Polzeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Rail Station.
Ilfracombe to Polzeath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Polzeath is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Polzeath, England?
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Beach via Rail Station, Library, and The Strand in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Beach via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, Bodmin Parkway Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 51m.
- 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 Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Rail Station to Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforcornwall.co.uk
Bus from The Strand to Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
- Single
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Ilfracombe to Polzeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Church station.
Ilfracombe to Polzeath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Polzeath is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Ilfracombe to Polzeath.
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