There are 7 ways to get from St Helens to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 2m£121–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk021
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 21m£41–71Drive 258.8 mi
- Drive from St Helens to Ilfracombecar 258.8 mi
4h 53m£65–93Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train, bus
- Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain
- 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 32m£105–256Train via Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 4m£117–221Train #2
- Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
12h 7m£114–209Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 29m£101–218
St Helens to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from St Helens to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Lidl via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Barnstaple via Wigan North Western, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between St Helens and Ilfracombe is 316 miles. The road distance is 260.3 miles.
The best way to get from St Helens to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from St Helens to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
St Helens to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Interchange station.
St Helens to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from St Helens to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between St Helens, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Wilder Road Car Park via Wigan North Western, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Lidl via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 21m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
St Helens to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
St Helens to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Ilfracombe is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from St Helens to Ilfracombe.
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