There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Ilfracombe by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 49m£119–203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk021
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
11h 24m£41–71Drive 251.2 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Ilfracombecar 251.2 mi
4h 56m£62–90Fly, 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 11m£103–246Train via Birmingham
- 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 51m£110–202Train via Cardiff
- 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 50m£118–211
Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 24m.
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, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Barnstaple via Stafford and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
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 which takes 7h 49m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 49m 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 which takes 7h 49m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Wilder Road Car Park via Stafford, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Lidl via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–180
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–180
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Saturday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £45–120
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–60
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- 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
- £50–80
- 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 - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Runcorn to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Runcorn to Ilfracombe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Ilfracombe is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Runcorn to Ilfracombe.
There are 1989+ hotels available in Ilfracombe.




























