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How to get fromMacclesfield to Ilfracombeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    6h 39m
    £145–213

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    11h 43m
    £52–124

  3. Drive 234.4 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Ilfracombecar car 234.4 mi
    4h 41m
    £58–83

  4. Fly to Exeter, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus bus
    6h 17m
    £105–213

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 22m
    £132–218

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 57m
    £125–232

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    2. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar car
    8h 28m
    £79–281

Macclesfield to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Lidl via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westminster Street to Lidl via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 43m.

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