How to get to Ilfracombe from Leicester

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Compare for Leicester to Ilfracombe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a train costs an average of £204.

Distance: 259 km

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£204

Average Price

£50

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Cheapest

£55

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4h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 19m

Average total duration

6h 49m

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30m

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4h 20m

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Ilfracombe is a coach with an average price of £50.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Ilfracombe:

A coach is £153 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Ilfracombe costing on average £204.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Ilfracombe is by train with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Ilfracombe take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 19m.

Yes, you can take a between Leicester and Ilfracombe.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £204 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-148.12. The journey takes 4h 27m versus 4h 20m 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: Leicester to Ilfracombe

Travel to Ilfracombe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Ilfracombe.

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You can travel between Leicester and Ilfracombe by .
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Ilfracombe is a coach with an average price of £50.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Ilfracombe:

A coach is £153 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Ilfracombe costing on average £204.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Ilfracombe is by train with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Ilfracombe take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 19m.

The Leicester to Ilfracombe distance is approximately 259 km.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Ilfracombe is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Ilfracombe as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Ilfracombe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Ilfracombe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Ilfracombe by coach.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Ilfracombe by train.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Ilfracombe often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Barnstaple, Exeter, Exminster. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ilfracombe and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Leicester to Ilfracombe, you can take a .
To fully experience Ilfracombe's charming coastal scenery, historic harbour, and local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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