The average bus between Ilfracombe and Tavistock takes 6h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilfracombe to Tavistock. 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 5 times a day between Ilfracombe and Tavistock. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilfracombe is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Queen Street and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilfracombe to Tavistock? 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 Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Baptist Church station and arriving at Bedford Hotel station via Queen Street station and Waitrose station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Ilfracombe to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Baptist Church station.
Ilfracombe to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bedford Hotel station.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Tavistock is 73.2 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Baptist Church to Bedford Hotel via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bideford Quay, Waitrose, and West Street in around 5h 31m.