Ilfracombe travel guide
Ilfracombe Tourism | Ilfracombe Guide
You're Going to Love Ilfracombe
With a population of 10,486, Ilfracombe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Ilfracombe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Ilfracombe
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Depot (Mullacott Cross) and Feather & Hide at Illfracombe Golf Club (A399) are great picks.
When to visit Ilfracombe
How to Get to Ilfracombe
Plane
Although Ilfracombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 57 km from Ilfracombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilfracombe, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ilfracombe to London takes 3h 18m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £56 for a 4h 16m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Ilfracombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 279 km from Ilfracombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilfracombe, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Ilfracombe takes 386 km and will cost you around £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 394 km.
Airlines serving Ilfracombe
Where to stay in Ilfracombe
Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ilfracombe
Most booked hotels in Ilfracombe
Hiring a car in Ilfracombe
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ilfracombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Ilfracombe is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.