There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 35m£155–236Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 5m£55–132Drive 256.3 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Ilfracombecar 256.3 mi
5h 7m£63–90Train, fly
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 21m£133–270Train, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Exeterbus
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Barnstapletrain
12h 19m£66–118
Lincoln to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Lidl via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Barnstaple via Derby and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Lincoln and Ilfracombe is 310 miles. The road distance is 257.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Lincoln to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Lincoln to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Ilfracombe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Wilder Road Car Park via Derby, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Lidl via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Derby to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter Central to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Lincoln to Ilfracombe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Ilfracombe is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Lincoln to Ilfracombe.
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