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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Southampton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Coach Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Southampton Central via Exeter St Davids and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Southampton?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Southampton is 167 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Ilfracombe to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Southampton?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Southampton bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Southampton is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Ilfracombe to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2047+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
5h 57m
£65–146
Drive 139 mi
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1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Southamptoncar 139 mi
3h 20m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
9h 9m
£50–123
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Rail Stationbus 21B
2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 13m
£72–158

Ilfracombe to Southampton by bus and train

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Distance: 165.9 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Southampton Central via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Salisbury in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Coach Station via Queen Street, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 9m.

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