The average bus between Ilfracombe and Torquay takes 9h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilfracombe to Torquay. 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 Torquay. 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 Torquay at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Queen Street and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 45m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilfracombe to Torquay? 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 Torquay. However, there are services departing from Ilfracombe station and arriving at Torquay station via Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Ilfracombe to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Garage station.
Ilfracombe to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Tesco station.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Torquay is 93 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a bus from Garage to Tesco via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Sherborne Road in around 5h 47m.