The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Ilfracombe
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Ilfracombe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Ilfracombe will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading for Ilfracombe 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 220 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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 Reading to Ilfracombe
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Reading to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £59, and a coach costs an average of £81.
Distance: 220 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£59 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Ilfracombe train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:31 Reading | 2h54 | 14:25 Ilfracombe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Ilfracombe
Distance 220 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 08:35 |
Last train 23:01 |
FAQs: Reading to Ilfracombe train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Ilfracombe
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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