How to get from Cheltenham Spa to Ilfracombe by bus and train?

From Cheltenham Spa to Ilfracombe by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham Spa to Ilfracombe you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 21B bus from Rail Station station to Lidl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham Spa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ilfracombe on the Moovit app.

263min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 21B21B
Walk to Ilfracombe
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Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham Spa
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    102 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
    72 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station
    ID dvnamtgt
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 21B21B
    Wait for bus
    21B
    Ilfracombe St James' Place Gardens
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lidl
    ID dvnajtgw
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ilfracombe
    Walk to
    Ilfracombe
    Greenclose Road
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham Spa to Ilfracombe

The distance between Cheltenham Spa and Ilfracombe is approximately 278.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham Spa to Ilfracombe by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ilfracombe – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cheltenham Spa to Ilfracombe

To check the bus and train schedule from Cheltenham Spa to Ilfracombe using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cheltenham Spa) and destination (Ilfracombe), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham Spa to Ilfracombe?

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 21B.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham Spa and Ilfracombe?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham Spa to Ilfracombe?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Cheltenham Spa in Cheltenham 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.

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham Spa and Ilfracombe by train and bus is about 4 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham Spa to get to Ilfracombe?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Plymouth station near Cheltenham Spa in Cheltenham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham Spa and Ilfracombe?

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

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