The average bus between Ilfracombe and Plymouth takes 9h 20m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilfracombe to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilfracombe is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Queen Street and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ilfracombe to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Ilfracombe station and arriving at Plymouth station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Ilfracombe to Plymouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Plymouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Plymouth is 93 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a bus from Garage to Plymouth Coach Station via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 6h 5m.