The average bus between Ilfracombe and Newquay takes 12h 22m and the fastest bus takes 7h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilfracombe to Newquay. 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 Newquay. 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 Newquay at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Rail Station and take an average of 12h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Ilfracombe to Newquay? 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 Newquay. However, there are services departing from Ilfracombe station and arriving at Newquay station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
Ilfracombe to Newquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from The Bastille station.
Ilfracombe to Newquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Tolcarne Beach station.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Newquay is 110.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Tolcarne Beach via Rail Station, Library, The Strand, Bus Station, and Trelawney Parc in around 9h 5m.