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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    8h 44m
    £101–257

  2. Drive 318.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lowestoft to Ilfracombecar318.9 mi
    6h 32m
    £79–114

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationbusSf1
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    10h 43m

  4. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)planeNWI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    13h 46m
    £245–634

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationbusX21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    13h 5m

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeNWI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    11h 9m
    £129–574

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Opposite Garage via Ipswich, Stratford, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Opposite Garage via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 5m.

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