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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Chester. However, there are services departing from The Bastille and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Chester?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Chester is 293 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 41m and costs £120 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Ilfracombe to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Chester bus from?

Ilfracombe to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Chester?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 41m and costs £120 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Chester bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Chester is 232 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Ilfracombe to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Ilfracombe to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Chester 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
7h 41m
£126–393
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
11h 3m
£36–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
10h 59m
£60–84
Drive 230.3 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Chestercar 230.3 mi
5h 12m
£57–82
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 38m
£112–321
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
10h 5m
£140–248
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
10h 12m
£121–303

Ilfracombe to Chester by bus and train

116Weekly Services

7h 41mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.9 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Chester via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 59m.

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