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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 via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 28m
    £145–248

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    13h 3m
    £52–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    12h 38m
    £62–103

  4. Drive  345.2 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Ilfracombecar car 345.2 mi
    6h 13m
    £86–123

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, 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 30m
    £124–278

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 50m
    £150–245

  7. Train #2

    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
    10h 37m
    £151–241

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, 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
    9h 10m
    £115–259

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly, 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
    10h 1m
    £105–230

Penrith to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Lidl via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Lidl via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 12h 38m.

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