What is the cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Preston is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Preston is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Preston station. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Preston. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Preston via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Preston?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Preston is 322 miles. The road distance is 278.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ilfracombe to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 21m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Ilfracombe to Preston?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Ilfracombe to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Preston bus from?

Ilfracombe to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Preston train from?

Ilfracombe to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Preston?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 21m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Preston bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Preston train arrive?

Ilfracombe to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Preston is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Ilfracombe to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2308+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
8h 21m
£124–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
12h 13m
£51–88
Drive 276.8 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Prestoncar 276.8 mi
5h 9m
£69–99
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
11h 11m
£118–217

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Distance: 320.4 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Preston via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 13m.

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