How to Travel from

Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Shaftesbury Ilfracombe

Cheapest

By car (175 km)

2 h 13 min

175 km.

from $9

Other

Rideshare

2 h 13 min

175 km.

from $6.66

Train, Bus

5 h 24 min

135 km.

from $144.82

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.58–$69.62

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Taunton Park Street to Barnstaple

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$22.78–$32.91

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$44.30–$101.26

Bus operators

Stagecoach South West

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Rail Station to Wilder

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.91–$4.05

First Buses of Somerset

Phone:

0345 646 0707

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/somerset/

Bus from Strode College to Market

Ave. Duration:

1h 13m

Frequency:

5 times a week

South West Coaches

Phone:

01935 475 872

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

southwestcoaches.co.uk/

Bus from Gillingham Station to Strode

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$2.91–$4.05

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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe is to drive which costs $34.78 - $51.09 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Ilfracombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Wilder Road Car Park via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Taunton Park Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Ilfracombe is 200 km. The road distance is 174.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $65.22 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe bus from?

Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe.

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?

There are 1718+ hotels available in Ilfracombe. Prices start at $60.46 per night.

Book in Ilfracombe

Sherborne Lodge

Torrs Park, Ilfracombe

Fine

8.3

The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Wilder road, Ilfracombe

Fine

7.7

The Royal Britannia

The Harbour, Broad Street, Ilfracombe

Fine

7.6

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Chambercombe Manor

Chambercombe Manor is a Tudor farm house located near Ilfracombe, Devon, which dates back to the late 15th/early 16th century. Laid out in a classic three room and cross passage, with later additions of a cross range, probably 17th century, two further ranges, and various outbuildings for agricultural use.

Exmoor Zoo

Exmoor Zoo is a conservation centre near Bratton Fleming in Exmoor, a national park in North Devon, England. The zoo developed from Exmoor Bird Gardens, opened on the site of a farm in 1982. The current owners took over in 1993, and have enlarged and developed the zoo, now specialising in the conservation of smaller animals. The zoo has been a member of BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, since 1995 and recently became a member of EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquariums) in 2018.

Hillsborough

Hillsborough is a local nature reserve in Ilfracombe, North Devon. It is known locally as the sleeping elephant. It was bought by the local council in the late nineteenth century to prevent development on the site. As well as a pleasant coastal area where visitors may roam, it includes the remains of an Iron Age hill fort.

Four ways to Travel from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

South Western Railway

Bus operators

Stagecoach South West

First Buses of Somerset

South West Coaches

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Ilfracombe?

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe?

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

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe bus from?

Where does the Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe bus arrive?

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Ilfracombe?

Where can I stay near Ilfracombe?