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How to get fromIsle of Wight to Ilfracombeby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Ilfracombe by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from St Denys to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 12m
    £90–183

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoriabus bus Vc4
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    12h 37m
    £80–166

  3. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackwater Mill to Transport Interchangebus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to The Mallsbus bus Vc5
    4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    11h 9m
    £103–212

  4. Ferry, train via Westbury

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Fratton to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 28m
    £115–205

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 187.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Isle of Wight, England and Ilfracombe, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Ilfracombe. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Co-op, walk to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to St Denys, take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Barnstaple, walk to Rail Station, then take the bus to Lidl. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackwater Mill to Lidl via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, The Malls, Basingstoke, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 11h 9m.

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