The average bus between Newquay Airport (NQY) and Ilfracombe takes 14h 44m and the fastest bus takes 7h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Ilfracombe. 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 Newquay Airport (NQY) and Ilfracombe. The earliest departure is at 10:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newquay Airport (NQY) is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Ilfracombe at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 14h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Ilfracombe? 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 Newquay Airport (NQY) to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Newquay Airport (NQY) station and arriving at Ilfracombe station via The Strand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.
Newquay Airport (NQY) to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Newquay Airport (NQY) to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Newquay Airport (NQY) and Ilfracombe is 104.7 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a bus from Newquay Airport to Lidl via Bus Station, The Strand, Library, and Bus Station in around 7h 59m.