There are 6 ways to get from Rochdale to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 34m£143–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
11h 14m£42–86Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 14m£51–111Drive 265.3 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Ilfracombecar 265.3 mi
5h 16m£65–94Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus
6h 53m£104–206Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
9h 13m£154–235
Rochdale to Ilfracombe by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Lidl via Shudehill Interchange, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Barnstaple via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Rochdale and Ilfracombe is 312 miles. The road distance is 266.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 34m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Rochdale to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Rochdale to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Ilfracombe is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 34m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Rochdale to Wilder Road Car Park via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Lidl via Shudehill Interchange, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road, and Bus Station in around 11h 14m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £130–190
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- 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/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Rail Station to Lidl
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
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More Questions & Answers
Rochdale to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.
Rochdale to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Ilfracombe is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Rochdale to Ilfracombe.
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