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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 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Ilfracombe
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.
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 |
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Ilfracombe
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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