Coventry to Ilfracombe train

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Deutsche Bahn
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West Midlands Trains
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Compare coach and train for Coventry to Ilfracombe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, and a train costs an average of £119.

Distance: 223 km

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Coventry to Ilfracombe train times

The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Ilfracombe trains for today, Friday 26 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 05:17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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great_western07:26 Coventry
5h02
12:28 Ilfracombe0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Coventry to Ilfracombe

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Trains from Coventry to Ilfracombe run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £119 but you can travel from only £50 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 17:36. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 4h 59m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £50
Distance
223 km
Average train duration
4h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
£119
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
4h 59m
First train
05:47
Last train
17:36
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £50

FAQs: Coventry to Ilfracombe train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry 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.

FAQs
To fully experience Ilfracombe's charming coastal scenery, historic harbour, and local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
The train journey from Coventry to Ilfracombe offers scenic views, particularly as you approach the Devon countryside with its rolling hills, lush greenery, and glimpses of the coast near Ilfracombe.
The train distance from Coventry to Ilfracombe is 223 km.
Booking trains from Coventry to Ilfracombe in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A day trip from Coventry to Ilfracombe is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 59m each way. There are 13 trains available per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Coventry to Ilfracombe can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £119, while the average price tends to be around £119.
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Ilfracombe is by coach, costing approximately £50.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Coventry to Ilfracombe.
The train journey from Coventry to Ilfracombe covers a distance of 223 km and takes approximately 4h 59m. Trains run 13 per day.
The train station in Coventry that goes to Ilfracombe is Coventry station (COV), and it arrives at Barnstaple station (BNP).
The first train from Coventry to Ilfracombe leaves at 5:47.
To get from Coventry to Ilfracombe, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The last train from Coventry to Ilfracombe departs at 17:36.
Trains from Coventry to Ilfracombe run approximately 13 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Coventry to Ilfracombe.
There is no night train service from Coventry to Ilfracombe.

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Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Ilfracombe

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Ilfracombe
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Coventry
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.

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