The average bus between Bideford and Ilfracombe takes 1h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bideford to Ilfracombe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bideford and Ilfracombe. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bideford is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Ilfracombe at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Bideford station and arriving at Ilfracombe station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Bideford to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bideford Quay station.
Bideford to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Lidl station.
The distance between Bideford and Ilfracombe is 22 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Lidl via Bus Station in around 1h 27m.