There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 26m£112–224Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 23m£33–74Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
7h 40m£44–112Drive 215.7 mi
- Drive from Luton to Ilfracombecar 215.7 mi
4h 17m£53–76Train
- Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 49m£109–218
Luton to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Ilfracombe is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Barnstaple via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Luton and Ilfracombe is 262 miles. The road distance is 217 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Luton to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Luton to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Ilfracombe is to train via London which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Wilder Road Car Park via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Euston to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Luton to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Ilfracombe is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Luton to Ilfracombe.
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