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Ilfracombe, Great Britain → Bournemouth, Great Britain

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Five ways to Travel from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth

Composite routes from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth

Cheapest
2 h 42 min
Car
203 km.
from $11
Other
6 h 50 min
165 km.
from $240.16
9 h 9 min
Bus, Train
165 km.
from $5.43
10 h 15 min
165 km.
from $132.46
7 h 19 min
166 km.
from $155.17

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

Stagecoach South West

Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Methodist Church to Rail
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.91–$4.05

First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset

Phone:
+44 345 602 0121
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Rail Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Bus from Bus Station to Kings
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$69.62
Train from Barnstaple to Axminster
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.57–$107.59
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$94.93
Train from Castle Cary to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$55.69

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$54.43

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$45.57
Train from Weymouth to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$54.43
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$88.60
Train from Dorchester South to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
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Frequency:
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Estimated price:
$18.99–$44.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth is to drive which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Wilder Road Car Park and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Barnstaple Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Bournemouth is 314 km. The road distance is 203.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $103.26 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Bournemouth bus from?

Ilfracombe to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Barnstaple Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $103.26 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 10h 15m. There are no good options to fly between Ilfracombe to Bournemouth.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bristol station.

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Bournemouth is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Ilfracombe to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2169+ hotels available in Bournemouth. Prices start at $76.05 per night.
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