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How to get fromWaterloo Station to Ilfracombeby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus bus 21B
    5h 57m
    £90–168

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 12m
    £34–70

  3. Drive  197.9 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Ilfracombecar car 197.9 mi
    4h 17m
    £49–71

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 2m
    £117–278

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    6h 15m
    £83–168

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 27m
    £213–434

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Waterloo to Wilder Road Car Park via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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