There are 6 ways to get from Petersfield to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 47m£93–183Drive 161.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petersfield to Ilfracombecar 161.3 mi
3h 35m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 21m£42–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tesco to Bus Stationbus 67
- Take the train from Andover to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 23m£58–127Train
- Take the train from Petersfield to Wokingtrain
- Take the train from Woking to Exeter Centraltrain
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Barnstapletrain
7h 37m£81–180Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 21m£75–158
Petersfield to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petersfield to Ilfracombe is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Petersfield to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Petersfield station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Petersfield to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Petersfield and arriving at Barnstaple via Guildford, Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Petersfield and Ilfracombe is 241 miles. The road distance is 162.2 miles.
The best way to get from Petersfield to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Reading which takes 6h 47m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Petersfield to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Petersfield to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.
Petersfield to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Petersfield to Ilfracombe is to train via Reading which takes 6h 47m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Petersfield, Hampshire, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Petersfield to Lidl via Guildford, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Petersfield to Lidl via Guildford, Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Guildford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter Central to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Guildford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Andover to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Petersfield to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Woking to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South
Bus from Tesco to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South
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Booking & Getting There
Petersfield to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Petersfield to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petersfield to Ilfracombe is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Petersfield to Ilfracombe.
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