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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Ilfracombe is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Poole to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Poole and Ilfracombe is 147 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Ilfracombe without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Poole to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Ilfracombe bus from?

Poole to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Poole to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Poole to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Poole to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Poole to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Ilfracombe is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Poole to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 1913+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

Poole to Ilfracombe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationX53
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationX53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6. Take the bus from Rail Station to Opposite Garage301 / ...
7h 16m
Drive 116.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Ilfracombe116.8 mi
2h 41m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Upwey
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 31m
£78–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 58m
£47–112

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 145.7 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Lidl via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 58m.

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