The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Ilfracombe
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
6 h 26 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Ilfracombe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Ilfracombe will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield 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 301 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 26 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 Sheffield to Ilfracombe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 301 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£82 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Ilfracombe
Trains from Sheffield to Ilfracombe run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £82 but you can travel from only £55 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:53, the last at 13:56. The fastest train covers the 301 km distance in 6h 26m.
Distance 301 km |
Average train duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £82 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 6h 26m |
First train 07:53 |
Last train 13:56 |
FAQs: Sheffield to Ilfracombe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Ilfracombe
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
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