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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    6h 57m
    £129–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    10h 10m
    £42–76

  3. Drive  254.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ilfracombecar car 254.4 mi
    4h 59m
    £64–92

  4. Fly from Manchester 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
    £73–266

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 54m
    £116–197

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
    9h 43m
    £120–215

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar car
    9h 19m
    £100–221

Manchester to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilder Road Car Park via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Lidl via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 10m.

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