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Compare for Gloucester to Ilfracombe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £86 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £86, while a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 149 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£86 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around £86 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£52. The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Ilfracombe
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Ilfracombe as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Ilfracombe by train.
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