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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilfracombe, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ilfracombe to London takes 4h 40m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £269 for a 15h 50m trip.

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 145 miles and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 263 miles.

Plane

Although Ilfracombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 36 miles from Ilfracombe.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilfracombe, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ilfracombe to London takes 4h 40m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £269 for a 15h 50m trip.

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 145 miles and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 263 miles.

Airports near Ilfracombe

Airlines serving Ilfracombe

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,400 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (801 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (495 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ilfracombe

Average rates range from around £99 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

Watersmeet Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£262+
Saffron House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
The Woolacombe Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£199+
Ocean Backpackers
1 star
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 43% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.