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Bideford to Ilfracombe buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bideford and Ilfracombe takes 1h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 3m. There is an hourly bus service 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.

1h 39m
Duration
26 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 21 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Bus Stationbus bus 21 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lidlbus bus 21B
1h 29m
£5–7

Bideford to Ilfracombe bus times

Buses run hourly between Bideford and Ilfracombe. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Bideford is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ilfracombe at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 32m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 28m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 48m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 36m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 56m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 26m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 3m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 33m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 58m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South West1h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bideford to Ilfracombe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 26 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Ilfracombe, England?

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Lidl via Bus Station in around 1h 29m.

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