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How to get fromIlfracombe to Scarboroughby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    10h 7m
    £195–304

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    14h 2m
    £48–96

  3. Drive 330.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Scarboroughcar car 330.7 mi
    6h 30m
    £81–117

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 21m
    £136–268

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scarboroughtrain train
    11h 1m
    £190–308

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    14h 20m
    £152–286

  7. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    8h 33m
    £151–336

  8. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    5. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 30m
    £123–281

Ilfracombe to Scarborough by bus and train

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Scarborough via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and York in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to West Square Stop V via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 2m.

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