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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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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£204 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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.
Other travel options to Ilfracombe take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 19m.
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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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.
Other travel options to Ilfracombe take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 19m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express to go to Ilfracombe by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Ilfracombe by train.
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