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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Tenby is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Upper Park Road via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Tenby via Exeter St Davids and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Tenby?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Tenby is 275 miles. The road distance is 211.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Ilfracombe to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Tenby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Tenby train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Tenby?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Tenby is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Tenby bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Tenby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Tenby is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Ilfracombe to Tenby.

Where can I stay near Tenby?

There are 1979+ hotels available in Tenby.

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There are 3 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Tenby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain
9h 57m
£110–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
10h 42m
£41–113
Drive 210.4 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Tenbycar 210.4 mi
4h 22m
£52–74

Ilfracombe to Tenby by bus and train

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9h 57mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Tenby, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Tenby via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Cardiff Central in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Upper Park Road via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Swansea City Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 10h 42m.

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