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Compare coach and train for Brighton to Ilfracombe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £63. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 281 km
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£69 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Ilfracombe
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Brighton to Ilfracombe run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:09, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 281 km distance in 5h 45m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 5h 45m |
First train 08:09 |
Last train 22:05 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Brighton to Ilfracombe trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Brighton and Ilfracombe from £58. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 54m
Cheapest Price
£68
Great Western Rail frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Brighton to Ilfracombe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Ilfracombe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ilfracombe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Brighton to Ilfracombe in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Ilfracombe can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £58, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The train distance from Brighton to Ilfracombe is 281 km.
The train journey from Brighton to Ilfracombe covers a distance of 281 km and takes approximately 5h 45m. Trains run 14 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Ilfracombe is by train, costing approximately £58.
The first train from Brighton to Ilfracombe leaves at 8:09.
To fully experience Ilfracombe's charming coastal scenery, historic harbour, and local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Ilfracombe is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Barnstaple station (BNP).
The last train from Brighton to Ilfracombe departs at 22:05.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Ilfracombe.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Ilfracombe.
Trains from Brighton to Ilfracombe run approximately 14 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Ilfracombe.
There is no night train service from Brighton to Ilfracombe.
To get from Brighton to Ilfracombe, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Ilfracombe
Brighton
Ilfracombe
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Brighton
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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