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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe 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 53m
    £66–245

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    9h 27m
    £38–70

  3. Drive 232.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Ilfracombecar232.6 mi
    5h 7m
    £58–83

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    7h 30m
    £105–306

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    9h 23m
    £97–202

  6. Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    9h 34m
    £79–189

Chester to Ilfracombe by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Chester to Opposite Garage via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Opposite Garage via Newhall St, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 27m.

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