The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilfracombe to Bristol
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilfracombe to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilfracombe to Bristol will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ilfracombe for Bristol every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 109 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ilfracombe to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilfracombe to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 109 km
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£39 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ilfracombe to Bristol train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:35 Ilfracombe | 2h49 | 13:24 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 08:35 Ilfracombe | 2h19 | 10:54 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilfracombe to Bristol
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Ilfracombe to Bristol trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Ilfracombe and Bristol from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ilfracombe to Bristol train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ilfracombe and Bristol
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On single platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Weekends - Bus stop under roadbridge on Sea Mills Lane (300 yrds from station). Weekdays - Bus stops on either side of Shirehampton Road opposite the Co-op
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
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