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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 11h 28m.

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

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 15m.

How far is it from Preston to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Preston and Ilfracombe is 322 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 train via Birmingham which takes 8h 15m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m 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 FlixBus, 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 train via Birmingham which takes 8h 15m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Preston to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Preston to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 2042+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

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Train via Birmingham
best
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 15m
£146–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
11h 28m
£44–90
Drive 276.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ilfracombecar 276.8 mi
5h 10m
£68–98
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 19m
£111–221
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 9m
£135–261

Preston to Ilfracombe by train and bus

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Wilder Road Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lidl via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 28m.

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