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

By bus and train

To get from Ilfracombe to Exeter in South West, take the 21 bus from The Bastille, Ilfracombe station to Rail Station, Barnstaple station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Barnstaple station to Exeter St Davids station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from The Bastille, Ilfracombe
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Bastille, Ilfracombe
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    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Westward Ho!
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Barnstaple
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    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barnstaple
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
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    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exeter Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station Exeter St Davids
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    66 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 53.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 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, Ilfracombe.

Bus stations close to Ilfracombe:

  • Opposite Garage, Ilfracombe
  • Garage, Ilfracombe
  • Baptist Church, Ilfracombe
Public transport stations close to Exeter, South West

Exeter is located at Exeter, South West and the nearest public transport station is Fairhazel Drive, Exwick.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Thomas
  • Exeter St Davids

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • Fairhazel Drive, Exwick
  • Exwick Road, Exwick
  • Hele Road, St Davids
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Exeter?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Exeter?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilfracombe to Exeter?

    The 21 bus line goes from The Bastille, Ilfracombe station near Ilfracombe in North Devon to Westward Ho! station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Westward Ho! 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 North Devon and Exeter in South West by bus and train is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the The Bastille, Ilfracombe stop near Ilfracombe in North Devon.

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

    Get off the bus at the Westward Ho! station, which is closest to Exeter in South West.

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