How to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe by bus and train?

From Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe by bus and train

To get from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe in North Devon, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 301 bus from Rail Station, Barnstaple station to Opposite Garage, Ilfracombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 301301
Walk to Ilfracombe
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

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    Start from train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
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    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Paignton
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    57 min
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    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
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    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    69 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station, Barnstaple
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    60 yd • 1 min
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    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opposite Garage, Ilfracombe
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    55 min
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    Walk to Ilfracombe
    Walk to
    Ilfracombe
    Greenclose Road
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 21

To get from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe in North Devon, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 21 bus from Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple station to Lidl, Ilfracombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2121
Walk to Ilfracombe
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
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    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Paignton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    57 min
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    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple
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    70 yd • 1 min
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    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ilfracombe
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lidl, Ilfracombe
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    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ilfracombe
    Walk to
    Ilfracombe
    Greenclose Road
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe

The distance between Bristol Temple Meads, North Devon and Ilfracombe, North Devon is approximately 127.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Devon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bristol Temple Meads

Bristol Temple Meads is located at Bristol Temple Meads, North Devon and the nearest public transport station is Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads.

Bus stations close to Bristol Temple Meads:

  • Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
  • Temple Way, Temple Meads
  • Victoria Street, Redcliffe

Ferry stations close to Bristol Temple Meads:

  • Wapping Wharf, Bristol
  • SS Great Britain Ferry Landing, Harbour
  • Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing, Bristol City Centre

Public transport stations close to Ilfracombe, North Devon

Ilfracombe is located at Greenclose Road, North Devon and the nearest public transport station is Lidl, Ilfracombe.

Bus stations close to Ilfracombe:

  • Lidl, Ilfracombe
  • The Bastille, Ilfracombe
  • The Gardens, Ilfracombe

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 21

To get from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe in North Devon, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 21 bus from Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple station to Lidl, Ilfracombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2121
Walk to Ilfracombe
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Paignton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple
    ID dvngmatj
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ilfracombe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lidl, Ilfracombe
    ID dvnajtgw
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ilfracombe
    Walk to
    Ilfracombe
    Greenclose Road
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 301.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe?

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Bristol Temple Meads and Ilfracombe?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Paignton station near Bristol Temple Meads in Bristol, City Of to Exeter St Davids station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Exeter St Davids station near Ilfracombe in North Devon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Ilfracombe by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bristol Temple Meads in Bristol, City Of and Ilfracombe in North Devon by train and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bristol Temple Meads to get to Ilfracombe?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Paignton station near Bristol Temple Meads in Bristol, City Of.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bristol Temple Meads and Ilfracombe?

    Get off the train at the Exeter St Davids stop, which is closest to Ilfracombe in North Devon.

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