There are 4 ways to get from Solihull to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 36m£53–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 32m£33–63Drive 172.2 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Ilfracombe172.2 mi
3h 44m£43–62Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Solihull to Worcester Foregate Street
- Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Filton Abbey Wood
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 33m£97–174
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Ilfracombe is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Solihull Hospital and arriving at Opposite Garage via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Solihull and Ilfracombe is 226 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £50 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Solihull to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Solihull to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 32m.
Solihull to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Ilfracombe is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Solihull to Ilfracombe.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Solihull to Wilder Road Car Park via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Hospital to Opposite Garage via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 32m.
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Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Worcester Foregate Street to Filton Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–45
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £45–65
Train from Filton Abbey Wood to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Solihull to Worcester Foregate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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