There are 4 ways to get from Telford to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 54m£98–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
8h 45m£36–63Drive 190.5 mi
- Drive from Telford to Ilfracombecar 190.5 mi
4h£48–68Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 22m£102–195
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Telford to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Telford to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lidl via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Telford to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Telford and Ilfracombe is 247 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.
The best way to get from Telford to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Telford to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Telford to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Telford to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.
The best way to get from Telford to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Telford, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Telford Central to Wilder Road Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lidl via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Telford to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Telford to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Ilfracombe is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Telford to Ilfracombe.
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