What is the cheapest way to get from Penarth to Ilfracombe?

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penarth to Ilfracombe?

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Lidl via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Penarth to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Penarth and Ilfracombe is 170 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.

How do I travel from Penarth to Ilfracombe without a car?

The best way to get from Penarth to Ilfracombe without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Penarth to Ilfracombe?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Penarth to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Ilfracombe bus from?

Penarth to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Ilfracombe train from?

Penarth to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Penarth to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Penarth to Ilfracombe is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Penarth to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Penarth to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Penarth to Ilfracombe train arrive?

Penarth to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Penarth to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Ilfracombe is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Penarth to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 2021+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

Penarth to Ilfracombe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Penarth to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Wilder Road Car Parkbus 21B
5h 41m
£61–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
7h 26m
£23–40
Drive 127.7 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Ilfracombecar 127.7 mi
2h 57m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 50m
£65–126

Penarth to Ilfracombe by train and bus

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.5 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Lidl via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Lidl via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7, Cardiff Central, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 50m.

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