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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    6h 19m
    £104–187

  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
    8h 44m
    £30–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 12m
    £33–57

  4. Drive  200.3 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Ilfracombecar car 200.3 mi
    4h 6m
    £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
    9h 46m
    £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 33m
    £116–216

  7. Train #2

    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 51m
    £103–187

Watford to Ilfracombe by train, subway, and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Watford High Street to Wilder Road Car Park via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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