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There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus bus 21B
    5h 10m
    £65–123

  2. Drive  133.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Ilfracombecar car 133.8 mi
    2h 52m
    £34–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    6h 20m
    £37–63

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    6h 25m
    £34–59

Swindon to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Ilfracombe. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Barnstaple, walk to Rail Station, then take the bus to Lidl. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Lidl via Bristol Temple Meads, Temple Meads Stn, The Haymarket, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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