How to get from Ilfracombe to Exeter by bus and train?

From Ilfracombe to Exeter by bus and train

To get from Ilfracombe to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21B bus from The Bastille station to Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 4A bus from St Davids Station station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 21B21B
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 4A4A
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from The Bastille

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Bastille
    ID dvnajtmd
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 21B21B
    Wait for bus
    21B
    Upcott Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station
    ID dvnamtgt
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barnstaple
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exeter Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4A4A
    Wait for bus
    4A
    Clyst Honiton Exeter International Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvngtjgt
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ilfracombe to Exeter by bus and train via 21B and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Ilfracombe to Exeter in South West, take the 21B bus from The Bastille station to Rail Station station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Barnstaple station to Exeter Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 21B21B
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from The Bastille

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Bastille
    ID dvnajtmd
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 21B21B
    Wait for bus
    21B
    Upcott Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station
    ID dvnamtgt
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barnstaple
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exeter Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter Central
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilfracombe to Exeter

The distance between Ilfracombe, South West and Exeter, South West is approximately 88.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilfracombe to Exeter by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is located at Greenclose Road, South West and the nearest public transport station is Opposite Garage.

Bus stations close to Ilfracombe:

  • Opposite Garage
  • Garage
  • Highfield Road

Public transport stations close to Exeter, South West

Exeter is located at Exeter, South West and the nearest public transport station is Portland House.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Pinhoe

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • Portland House
  • Sidwell Street
  • High Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ilfracombe to Exeter by bus and train via 21B and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Ilfracombe to Exeter in South West, take the 21B bus from The Bastille station to Rail Station station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Barnstaple station to Exeter Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 21B21B
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from The Bastille

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Bastille
    ID dvnajtmd
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 21B21B
    Wait for bus
    21B
    Upcott Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station
    ID dvnamtgt
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barnstaple
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exeter Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter Central
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Exeter?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 21B, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 4A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ilfracombe to Exeter?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 21B, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Exeter?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilfracombe to Exeter?

    The 21B bus line goes from The Bastille station near Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe to Upcott Avenue station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Upcott Avenue station near Exeter in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilfracombe to Exeter by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe and Exeter in South West by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ilfracombe to get to Exeter?

    Get on the 21B bus from the The Bastille stop near Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ilfracombe and Exeter?

    Get off the bus at the Upcott Avenue stop, which is closest to Exeter in South West.

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