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How to get fromCharing Cross to Ilfracombeby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross 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 DavidstrainLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapletrainExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    5h 41m
    £67–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus502
    7h 48m
    £26–63

  3. Drive 197.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Ilfracombecar197.3 mi
    4h 12m
    £50–72

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)planeLGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    8h 2m
    £123–317

  5. Bus via Wellington

    1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Longforth Car ParkbusSf1
    2. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus502
    7h 55m

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)planeLHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    8h 40m
    £155–488

Charing Cross to Ilfracombe by subway, train, and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Opposite Garage via Paddington station, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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