There are 3 ways to get from Port Talbot to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 25m£82–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
7h 38m£29–83Drive 152 mi
- Drive from Port Talbot to Ilfracombecar 152 mi
3h 14m£37–54
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £29 - £85 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Lidl via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Barnstaple via Cardiff Central and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Port Talbot and Ilfracombe is 200 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Port Talbot to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Port Talbot to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.
Port Talbot to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £85 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Lidl via Cardiff Central, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Lidl via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Port Talbot to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Port Talbot to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Ilfracombe is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Port Talbot to Ilfracombe.
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