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 Exeter, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from The Bastille, Ilfracombe station to Rail Station, Barnstaple station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the UNI bus from Central Station, Exeter City Centre station to Sidwell Street, Exeter City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - UNIUNI
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from The Bastille, Ilfracombe

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Bastille, Ilfracombe
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    240 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Westward Ho!
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Barnstaple
    ID dvnamtgt
    67 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station, Exeter City Centre
    ID dvndmgmd
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - UNIUNI
    Wait for bus
    UNI
    St Leonards
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street, Exeter City Centre
    ID dvndmjpj
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    New North Road
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Ilfracombe to Exeter in Exeter, 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 Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from The Bastille, Ilfracombe

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Bastille, Ilfracombe
    ID dvnajtmd
    240 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Westward Ho!
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Barnstaple
    ID dvnamtgt
    67 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
    New North Road
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilfracombe to Exeter

The distance between Ilfracombe, Exeter and Exeter, Exeter is approximately 87.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilfracombe to Exeter by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Exeter – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is located at Greenclose Road, Exeter 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, Exeter

Exeter is located at New North Road, Exeter and the nearest public transport station is Paris Street, Exeter City Centre.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Thomas
  • Exeter St Davids
  • Pinhoe

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
  • Sidwell Street, Exeter City Centre
  • High Street, Exeter City Centre

Related Routes

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

To get from Ilfracombe to Exeter in Exeter, 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 Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from The Bastille, Ilfracombe

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Bastille, Ilfracombe
    ID dvnajtmd
    240 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Westward Ho!
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Barnstaple
    ID dvnamtgt
    67 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
    New North Road
    630 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 156 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line UNI.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 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 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 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 bus line and one train line till Westward Ho! station near Exeter in Exeter.

  • 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 Exeter by bus and train is about 2 hr 36 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! stop, which is closest to Exeter in Exeter.

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