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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a train costs an average of £102.
Distance: 251 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£102 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Ilfracombe:
A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Ilfracombe costing on average £102.
Other travel options to Ilfracombe take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 15m.
Tickets start at around £102 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£48. The journey takes 4h 43m versus 4h 29m 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.
The most popular day trips by bus from Ilfracombe are Barnstaple, Braunton, Lynton, Bideford and Combe Martin. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Ilfracombe on Omio.
Barnstaple is North Devon’s main market town, known for its historic Pannier Market and position on the River Taw. It feels practical and local, with a compact centre that works well as a base for Exmoor and the nearby coast.
Bideford is a historic port town on the River Torridge in North Devon, known for its old quay and pannier market. It has a maritime feel, colourful streets and good access to the Tarka Trail and the wider coast.
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Ilfracombe:
A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Ilfracombe costing on average £102.
Other travel options to Ilfracombe take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 15m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Ilfracombe as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
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