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Compare coach and train for Northampton to Ilfracombe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 251 km
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£80 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Ilfracombe
Trains from Northampton to Ilfracombe run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £62 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 17:33, the last at 18:46. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 17:33 |
Last train 18:46 |
FAQs: Northampton to Ilfracombe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton and Ilfracombe
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
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