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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    11h 8m
    £177–318

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 4m
    £61–98

  3. Drive  457.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Glasgowcar car 457.6 mi
    8h 7m
    £114–165

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    6h 43m
    £116–296

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    12h 23m
    £269–403

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    16h 12m
    £78–133

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    7h 7m
    £81–201

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

    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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    7h 19m
    £91–216

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    7h 38m
    £130–343

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    8h 21m
    £89–233

Ilfracombe to Scotland by bus and train

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511 mi
  • Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Scotland?

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Glasgow Central via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Buchanan Bus Station via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 15h 4m.

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