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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Wigan is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Wigan is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Wigan. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at Wallgate via Bus Station, County Hall, Park & Ride and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Wigan North Western via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Wigan?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Wigan is 307 miles. The road distance is 261.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Wigan without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 7m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Ilfracombe to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Wigan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Wigan train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Wigan?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Wigan is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 7m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Wigan bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Wigan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Wigan is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Ilfracombe to Wigan.

Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Wigan.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
8h 7m
£119–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Park & Ridebus Cf9
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus Cf4
11h 50m
£44–78
Drive 259.7 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Wigancar 259.7 mi
4h 53m
£65–93
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
11h 56m
£113–205

Ilfracombe to Wigan by bus and train

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8h 7mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.4 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Wilder Road Car Park to Wigan North Western via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Wallgate via Bus Station, County Hall, Park & Ride, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, and Central Station in around 11h 50m.

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