There are 6 ways to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 52m£125–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
11h£41–70Drive 260 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Ilfracombecar 260 mi
4h 54m£65–93Fly, drive
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar
8h 57m£79–279Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h£118–191Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
12h 8m£48–81
Wigan to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Lidl via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Barnstaple via Stafford and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Wigan and Ilfracombe is 307 miles. The road distance is 261.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Wigan to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Wigan to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Wilder Road Car Park via Stafford, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Lidl via Manchester Victoria, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–320
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stafford to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wigan to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Wigan to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Ilfracombe is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Wigan to Ilfracombe.
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