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

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There are 9 ways to get from Penrith to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
    8h 58m
    £171–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    12h 45m
    £55–108

  3. Drive 345.2 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Ilfracombecar car 345.2 mi
    6h 13m
    £85–122

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 26m
    £137–271

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    12h 7m
    £171–322

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 30m
    £134–302

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h
    £138–299

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 47m
    £126–285

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 22m
    £106–247

Penrith to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Wilder Road Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Booth's Supermarket to Lidl via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 45m.

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