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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Opposite Garage via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Preston to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Preston and Ilfracombe is 322 miles. The road distance is 278.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Preston to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ilfracombe bus from?

Preston to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Ilfracombe?

The best way to get from Preston to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Preston to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Preston to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ilfracombe is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Preston to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 1906+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston 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
8h 13m
£61–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
10h 47m
£38–94
Drive 276.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ilfracombe276.8 mi
5h 8m
£69–100
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 15m
£101–301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Queensway Q1M19
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
13h 1m
£69–119

Preston to Ilfracombe by train and bus

101Weekly Services

8h 13mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.3 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Opposite Garage via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Opposite Garage via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 47m.

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