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How to get to Ilfracombe from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Ilfracombe is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Ilfracombe:
A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Ilfracombe costing on average £77.
A coach is £140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Ilfracombe costing on average £184.
Other travel options to Ilfracombe take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Coach takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Ilfracombe as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Ilfracombe by train.
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