The average bus between Ilfracombe and Salcombe takes 10h 48m and the fastest bus takes 7h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilfracombe to Salcombe. 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 Salcombe. 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 Salcombe at 1:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Queen Street and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 18m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilfracombe to Salcombe? 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 Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Ilfracombe station and arriving at Salcombe station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
Ilfracombe to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Shadycombe Road station.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Salcombe is 110.6 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a bus from Garage to Shadycombe Road via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 6h 59m.