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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £85.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Macclesfield and Ilfracombe is 283 miles. The road distance is 235.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 20m and costs £75 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 20m and costs £75 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 5m.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Ilfracombe is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

Macclesfield to Ilfracombe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Macclesfield 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 20m
£77–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
10h 5m
£35–80
Drive 234.4 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Ilfracombe234.4 mi
4h 39m
£59–85
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidl
6h 46m
£100–325
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
10h 48m
£84–203

Macclesfield to Ilfracombe by train and bus

116Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.3 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Opposite Garage via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Opposite Garage via Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent station, Bus Station, Newhall St, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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