Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Ilfracombeby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Ilfracombe

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 53m
    £118–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 40m
    £51–125

  3. Drive 239.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Ilfracombecar car 239.6 mi
    5h 20m
    £59–84

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge 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 2m
    £131–264

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 10m
    £106–247

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar car
    10h 21m
    £313–725

Southend-on-Sea to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ilfracombe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Lidl via Stratford, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Lidl via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers