There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 13m£70–196Drive 205 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe205 mi
4h 42m£51–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
10h 47mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
10h 57m
Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Opposite Garage via Sarn Odeon, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Ilfracombe is 343 miles. The road distance is 206.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs £65 - £200.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs £65 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 57m.
Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Aberystwyth to Ilfracombe.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Opposite Garage via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Opposite Garage via Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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