There are 5 ways to get from Llangollen to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 32m£98–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
12h 46m£47–81Train, bus
- Take the train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 57m£63–109Drive 219.4 mi
- Drive from Llangollen to Ilfracombecar 219.4 mi
4h 55m£56–80Train
- Take the train from Wrexham General to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 56m£116–189
Llangollen to Ilfracombe by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llangollen to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Llangollen to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Llangollen to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Parade Street 2 and arriving at Lidl via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Llangollen to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Wrexham General and arriving at Barnstaple via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Llangollen and Ilfracombe is 292 miles. The road distance is 220.6 miles.
The best way to get from Llangollen to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 9h 32m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Llangollen to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Llangollen to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Llangollen to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wrexham General station.
The best way to get from Llangollen to Ilfracombe is to train via Bristol which takes 9h 32m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between Llangollen, Wales and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a bus from Parade Street 2 to Lidl via Wrexham Fire Station, Wrexham General, Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parade Street 2 to Lidl via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wrexham General to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Llangollen to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Llangollen to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llangollen to Ilfracombe is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Llangollen to Ilfracombe.
There are 1972+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.


































