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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £132 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £132, while a train costs an average of £132.
Distance: 207 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£132 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around £132 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£88. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 3h 36m 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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How to get to Ilfracombe from Oxford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Ilfracombe is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

15:30 6h55 Oxford 22:25 Ilfracombe £76 1 One-way 0 changes
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15:30 6h55 Oxford 22:25 Ilfracombe £76 1 One-way 0 changes
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15:30 6h55 Oxford 22:25 Ilfracombe £76 1 One-way 0 changes
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Ilfracombe as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Ilfracombe by train.
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