The average bus between Ilfracombe and Tavistock takes 7h and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. 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 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilfracombe is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Rail Station and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 37m • 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 Ilfracombe station and arriving at Tavistock station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Ilfracombe to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from The Bastille 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 121 km.
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Bedford Hotel via Rail Station, Bideford Quay, Waitrose, and West Street in around 4h 54m.