There are 5 ways to get from Ely to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 59m£86–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk990
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
10h 3m£46–126Train, bus
- Take the train from Ely to London Liverpool Street
- Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationSf1
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
9h 8mDrive 252.5 mi
- Drive from Ely to Ilfracombe252.5 mi
5h 16m£64–92Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 31m£70–239
Ely to Ilfracombe by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Ilfracombe is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Lidl via Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Ely and Ilfracombe is 300 miles. The road distance is 254 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £85 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Ely to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Ely to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parkside station.
The best way to get from Ely to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 3m.
Ely to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Ilfracombe is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Ely to Ilfracombe.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Ely to Wilder Road Car Park via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Lidl via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 3m.
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Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://www.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 Ely to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–65
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01823 331 356
- info@berryscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- berryscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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