What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / York Road and arriving at Lidl via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station and arriving at Barnstaple via Bond Street Station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Ilfracombe is 230 miles. The road distance is 199.2 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 5h 44m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe bus from?

Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe train from?

Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe is to train via London Paddington which takes 5h 44m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 2040+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 44m
£97–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 9m
£42–100
Drive 198 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombecar 198 mi
4h 17m
£49–70
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 3m
£194–459
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 18m
£90–198

Waterloo Station to Ilfracombe by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 229 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a subway from Waterloo Station to Wilder Road Car Park via Bond Street station, Bond Street Station, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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