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

From Ilfracombe to Penzance by bus and train

To get from Ilfracombe to Penzance in Cornwall, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Penzance Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 22 min.

382min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
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    67 min
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    60 yd • 1 min
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    Exeter Central
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    66 min
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    Penzance Station
    195 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ilfracombe to Penzance by bus and train via 301, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Ilfracombe to Penzance in Cornwall, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 301 bus from Garage, Ilfracombe station to Rail Station, Barnstaple station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Penzance Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 301301
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
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    120 yd • 2 min
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    50 min
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    60 yd • 1 min
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    Exeter Central
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    Exeter St Davids
    66 min
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    Penzance
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    Penzance Station
    174 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilfracombe to Penzance
The distance between Ilfracombe, Cornwall and Penzance, Cornwall is approximately 184.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 382 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilfracombe to Penzance by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cornwall – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is located at Greenclose Road, Cornwall 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 Penzance, Cornwall

Penzance is located at Albert Street, Cornwall and the nearest public transport station is Penare Terrace, Penzance.

Train stations close to Penzance:

  • Penzance Station

Bus stations close to Penzance:

  • Penare Terrace, Penzance
  • Castle Road, Penzance
  • Tolver Road, Penzance

Ferry stations close to Penzance:

  • Penzance Ferry Terminal, Penzance
Related Routes

Alternative route from Ilfracombe to Penzance by bus and train via 301, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Ilfracombe to Penzance in Cornwall, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 301 bus from Garage, Ilfracombe station to Rail Station, Barnstaple station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Penzance Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 301301
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Garage, Ilfracombe
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    120 yd • 2 min
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    301
    Barnstaple
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    Rail Station, Barnstaple
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    50 min
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    Walk to train station
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    Barnstaple
    60 yd • 1 min
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    Exeter Central
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    Ride to train station
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    Exeter St Davids
    66 min
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    Penzance
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    Ride to train station Penzance Station
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    Penzance Station
    174 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 382 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 328 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Penzance?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilfracombe to Penzance?

    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 2 train lines till Westward Ho! station near Penzance in Cornwall.

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

    The total travel time between Ilfracombe in North Devon and Penzance in Cornwall by bus and train is about 6 hr 22 min.

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

    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 Penzance?

    Get off the bus at the Westward Ho! station, which is closest to Penzance in Cornwall.

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