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How to get fromPoole to Ilfracombeby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Ilfracombe by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown HotelbusX8
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car ParkbusCr4
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Addison TerracebusCr3
    4. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6. Take the bus from Rail Station to Opposite Garagebus301 / ...
    7h 7m

  2. Drive 116.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Ilfracombecar116.8 mi
    2h 41m
    £29–42

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationbusX53
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationbusX53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6. Take the bus from Rail Station to Opposite Garagebus301 / ...
    7h 22m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    7h 35m
    £75–101

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    8h 53m
    £53–113

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Poole to Wilder Road Car Park via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Opposite Garage via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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