What is the cheapest way to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe?

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe?

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Ilfracombe?

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.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Wigan to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Wigan and Ilfracombe is 307 miles. The road distance is 261.5 miles.

How do I travel from Wigan to Ilfracombe without a car?

The best way to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £140 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Ilfracombe bus from?

Wigan to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Ilfracombe train from?

Wigan to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Wigan to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Wigan to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h.

Where does the Wigan to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Wigan to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Wigan to Ilfracombe train arrive?

Wigan to Ilfracombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Ilfracombe is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Wigan to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 2038+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

Wigan to Ilfracombe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 49m
£140–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
11h
£47–97
Drive 260 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Ilfracombecar 260 mi
4h 54m
£64–92
Fly Manchester Airport to Exeter, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus
6h 46m
£107–225
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
12h 4m
£57–133
Fly Liverpool to Cardiff Airport, drive
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
2. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Ilfracombecar
9h 38m
£97–293

Wigan to Ilfracombe by train and bus

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Distance: 305.1 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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 Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 49m. 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.

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