Derby to Ilfracombe train

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Avanti West Coast
Great Western Rail
Deutsche Bahn
Regionale
West Midlands Trains
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Avanti West Coast
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West Midlands Trains
1,000+ travel companies
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Compare coach and train for Derby to Ilfracombe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £59.

Distance: 262 km

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£111

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£50

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5h 25m

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4h 55m

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30m

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10h 45m

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10h 15m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Derby to Ilfracombe

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Trains from Derby to Ilfracombe run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 08:28, the last at 17:46. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 4h 54m.

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 £41
Distance
262 km
Average train duration
4h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
£59
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
4h 54m
First train
08:28
Last train
17:46
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 £41

FAQs: Derby to Ilfracombe train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 cheapest way to get from Derby to Ilfracombe is by coach, costing approximately £41.
The train distance from Derby to Ilfracombe is 262 km.
The last train from Derby to Ilfracombe departs at 17:46.
A day trip from Derby to Ilfracombe is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 54m. Trains run 13 times per day over a distance of 262 km.
There is no night train service from Derby to Ilfracombe.
Booking trains from Derby 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 Derby to Ilfracombe can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £59, while the average price tends to be around £111.
The train journey from Derby to Ilfracombe covers a distance of 262 km and takes approximately 4h 54m. Trains run 13 per day.
The train station in Derby that goes to Ilfracombe is Derby station (DBY), and it arrives at Barnstaple station (BNP).
The first train from Derby to Ilfracombe leaves at 8:28.
Trains from Derby to Ilfracombe run approximately 13 times per day.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Derby to Ilfracombe.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Derby to Ilfracombe.
To get from Derby to Ilfracombe, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train journey from Derby to Ilfracombe offers scenic views, especially as it approaches the Devon coastline, showcasing rolling countryside, picturesque villages, and coastal landscapes.

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Ilfracombe

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  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
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  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
  • 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
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  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
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  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Located in North Car Park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Derby
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit

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