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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 £21. 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 £21, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 109 km
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£38 Average Price | £28 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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How to get to Bristol from Ilfracombe by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Ilfracombe to Bristol is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Ilfracombe to Bristol:
A train is £0.96 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ilfracombe to Bristol costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilfracombe and Bristol as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Barnstaple station (BNP) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by coach.
- 2 direct coaches per day with National Express.
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