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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilfracombe and Exeter takes 5h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilfracombe to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 24m
Duration
63 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 55 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from The Bastille to Bus Stationbus bus 21B
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Broad Streetbus bus 155
  3. Take the bus from Broad Street to Bus Stationbus bus 346
  4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Collegebus bus 55
3h 52m
£9–17

Ilfracombe to Exeter bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ilfracombe and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilfracombe is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West4h 41m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West4h 47m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestNational ExpressStagecoach South West4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South WestStagecoach South West4h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilfracombe to Exeter? 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: 62.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from The Bastille to College via Bus Station, Broad Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 52m.

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