The average bus between Ilfracombe and Bude takes 4h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilfracombe to Bude. 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 Ilfracombe and Bude. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilfracombe is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Bude at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Rail Station and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilfracombe to Bude? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Bude. However, there are services departing from Ilfracombe station and arriving at Bude station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Ilfracombe to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from The Bastille station.
Ilfracombe to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Church station.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Bude is 51.4 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from The Bastille to The Strand via Rail Station and Library in around 4h 15m.