What is the cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilkley to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Barnstaple via Leeds and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Barnstaple?

The distance between Ilkley and Barnstaple is 336 miles. The road distance is 300.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ilkley to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Ilkley to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Ilkley to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Barnstaple bus from?

Ilkley to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Barnstaple train from?

Ilkley to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Ilkley to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Barnstaple is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Ilkley to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Ilkley to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkley to Barnstaple train arrive?

Ilkley to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Barnstaple is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Ilkley to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Ilkley to Barnstaple?

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Ilkley to Barnstaple - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ilkley to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 52m
£141–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 13m
£39–63
Drive 299 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Barnstaplecar 299 mi
5h 35m
£75–107
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 15m
£102–209
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 19m
£133–246
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 39m
£142–328
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 40m
£113–263

Ilkley to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 333.7 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Ilkley to Barnstaple via Leeds and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station in around 11h 13m.

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