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How to get fromWatford Junction to Ilfracombeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Watford Junction to Ilfracombe by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 29m
    £102–181

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    9h
    £31–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 30m
    £34–57

  4. Drive  201.8 mi

    1. Drive from Watford Junction to Ilfracombecar car 201.8 mi
    4h 3m
    £51–73

  5. Fly, 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
    10h 22m
    £212–449

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 54m
    £116–216

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Euston - Penzance
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    8h 34m
    £94–191

Watford Junction to Ilfracombe by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Ilfracombe, England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Lidl via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 54m.

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