There are 4 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Portsmouth 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 Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 1m£80–178Drive 158.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilfracombe to Portsmouthcar 158.1 mi
3h 36m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
9h 36m£50–123Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 2m£77–168
Ilfracombe to Portsmouth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at St Georges Square via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Exeter St Davids and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Portsmouth is 205 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £75 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Ilfracombe to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Portsmouth is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Portsmouth & Southsea via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Westbury (Wilts) in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to St Georges Square via Queen Street, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 36m.
- 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 Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.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 Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ilfracombe to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Portsmouth is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Ilfracombe to Portsmouth.
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