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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ilfracombe is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lidl via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Preston to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Preston and Ilfracombe is 351 miles. The road distance is 278.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ilfracombe without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Preston to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ilfracombe bus from?

Preston to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ilfracombe train from?

Preston to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Preston to Ilfracombe is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £200 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Preston to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Preston to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Ilfracombe train arrive?

Preston to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ilfracombe is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Preston to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

Preston to Ilfracombe - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Ilfracombe by train, car, or bus

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain
3. Drive from Bridgend to Ilfracombecar
7h 48m
£89–162
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 36m
£44–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 50m
£48–85
Drive 276.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ilfracombecar 276.8 mi
5h 10m
£68–99
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 13m
£123–197

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Distance: 348.7 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Lidl via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Lidl via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 13m.

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