The average bus between Penzance and Ilfracombe takes 14h 2m and the fastest bus takes 8h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 3 times a day between Penzance and Ilfracombe. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Ilfracombe at 5:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Bampfylde Street and take an average of 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Ilfracombe station via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
Penzance to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Penzance and Ilfracombe is 156.7 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Lidl via Bampfylde Street, Sidwell Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 7m.