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How to get fromIlfracombe to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Southend-on-Sea 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 London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 48m
    £119–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    10h 53m
    £52–124

  3. Drive 238.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Southend-on-Seacar car 238.1 mi
    5h 21m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    8h 47m
    £255–517

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    7h 53m
    £107–246

  6. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    9h 22m
    £132–264

Ilfracombe to Southend-on-Sea by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Southend Victoria via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Travel Centre via Queen Street, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 53m.

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