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Compare coach and train for Reading to Ilfracombe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Ilfracombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £57, and a coach costs an average of £57.
Distance: 220 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£57 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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FAQs: Reading 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 Reading to Ilfracombe.

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Ilfracombe:
A train is 0 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reading to Ilfracombe costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Ilfracombe take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Ilfracombe as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Coaches mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Ilfracombe by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ilfracombe by coach.
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