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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    7h 15m
    £139–211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    11h 26m
    £42–68

  3. Drive  276.9 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Ilfracombecar car 276.9 mi
    5h 21m
    £69–99

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 55m
    £105–215

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    11h 35m
    £129–233

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    2. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar car
    8h 18m
    £90–228

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Wilder Road Car Park via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Lidl via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 26m.

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