The average bus between Dawlish and Ilfracombe takes 4h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dawlish 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 3 times a day between Dawlish and Ilfracombe. The earliest departure is at 12:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Ilfracombe at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 59m • 3 changes



4h 24m • 3 changes



4h 26m • 3 changes



3h 39m • 3 changes



3h 33m • 3 changes



4h 32m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Dawlish to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Ilfracombe station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Dawlish to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Lanherne station.
Dawlish to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Lidl station.
The distance between Dawlish and Ilfracombe is 83.6 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a bus from Lanherne to Lidl via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 30m.