The average bus between Ilfracombe and Looe takes 10h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilfracombe to Looe. 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 twice daily between Ilfracombe and Looe. 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 Looe at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Rail Station and take an average of 10h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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19h 19m • 4 changes




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19h 19m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Looe. However, there are services departing from Ilfracombe station and arriving at Looe station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
Ilfracombe to Looe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from The Bastille station.
Ilfracombe to Looe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Liskeard station.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Looe is 98 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Fire Station via Rail Station, Church, Westgate Street, and Liskeard station in around 7h 32m.