How to get to Ilfracombe by Car, Coach and Train


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There are a number of ways to get to Ilfracombe making it very easily accessible from wherever you are travelling.

If you are travelling by car, take the M5 to Junction 27 and join the A361 passing through Barnstaple and into Ilfracombe. You can plan your journey using the RAC route planner in advance - use the RAC link below to plan your journey now.

Alternatively use may wish to take the train. Great Western Trains operate a fast and frequent service from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids. Virgin Trains offer fast and frequent services from all major UK destinations to Exeter St Davids. Both companies offer direct services every day of the year. From Exeter St Davids you need to take a local train to Barnstaple from where local bus services are available to Ilfracombe.

You may wish to travel to Ilfracombe by coach. A number of independent coach firms operate services to Ilfracombe and National Express operate coach services throughout the year with National Connections.

If you wish to make enquiries now with certain operators please use the links provided.