There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 47m£134–231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk021
- Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 11m£50–110Drive 251.2 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Ilfracombecar 251.2 mi
4h 56m£61–88Fly Manchester Airport to Exeter, train, bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Lidlbus
7h 30m£113–228Train
- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 47m£135–248Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 4m£100–236
Runcorn to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Lidl via Warrington Interchange, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Runcorn and Ilfracombe is 294 miles. The road distance is 252.7 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Ilfracombe without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 47m and costs £130 - £240.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Runcorn to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Runcorn to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Interchange station.
Runcorn to Ilfracombe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Ilfracombe is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 47m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Wilder Road Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Lidl via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road, and Bus Station in around 11h 11m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £70–160
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £45–100
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Lidl
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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More Questions & Answers
Runcorn to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.
Runcorn to Ilfracombe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Ilfracombe is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Runcorn to Ilfracombe.
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