There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Redhill to Reading
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 51m£69–161Train
cheapest- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 22m£29–123Bus
- Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 37m£47–81Drive 197.9 mi
- Drive from Purley to Ilfracombe197.9 mi
4h 15m£50–71Fly, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 47m£115–298
Purley to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Purley Hospital and arriving at Opposite Garage via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Purley and Ilfracombe is 245 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Reading which takes 6h 51m and costs £65 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Purley to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Purley to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.
The best way to get from Purley to Ilfracombe is to train via Reading which takes 6h 51m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 37m.
Purley to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Ilfracombe is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Purley to Ilfracombe.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Purley to Opposite Garage via Redhill, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley Hospital to Opposite Garage via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 37m.
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- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £220–290
- Website
- blueislands.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £85–320
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–230
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Redhill to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–90
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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