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How to get fromRochester to Ilfracombeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 20m
    £107–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 42m
    £37–68

  3. Drive  233 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Ilfracombecar car 233 mi
    4h 36m
    £58–83

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 5m
    £135–303

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Drive from Bridgend to Ilfracombecar car
    7h 24m
    £116–214

  6. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 13m
    £97–197

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Lidl via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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