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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe is to bus via Leeds which costs £55 - £95 and takes 15h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Lidl via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ilfracombe is 563 miles. The road distance is 458.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs £230 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ilfracombe bus from?

Edinburgh to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs £230 - £700. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 15h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ilfracombe is 458 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Edinburgh to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 1844+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

Edinburgh to Ilfracombe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh 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
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
10h 34m
£230–697
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
15h 19m
£57–92
Drive 455.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ilfracombecar 455.6 mi
8h 22m
£112–162
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus
6h 31m
£106–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
16h 18m
£77–108
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 34m
£96–238
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 16m
£101–256
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 46m
£113–380
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 19m
£134–388

Edinburgh to Ilfracombe by train and bus

67Weekly Services

10h 34mAverage Duration

£230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.6 mi
Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Opposite Garage via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Lidl via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 19m.

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