Ilfracombe travel guide

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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

Ilfracombe in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilfracombe in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ilfracombe

Plane

Although Ilfracombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 36 miles from Ilfracombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilfracombe, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Ilfracombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 173 miles 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ilfracombe takes 130 miles and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 215 miles.

Plane

Although Ilfracombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 36 miles from Ilfracombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilfracombe, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Ilfracombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 173 miles 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ilfracombe takes 130 miles and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airports near Ilfracombe

Airlines serving Ilfracombe

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,411 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (803 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ilfracombe

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ilfracombe

Most booked hotels in Ilfracombe

Newberry Beach Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Watersmeet Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£259+
Saffron House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
The Woolacombe Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£197+
The Sherborne Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Grand Harbour Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£71+

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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Ilfracombe is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Ilfracombe is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.