The average bus between Polperro and Ilfracombe takes 10h 2m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Polperro 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 Polperro and Ilfracombe. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Polperro is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Ilfracombe at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Liskeard Bus Interchange and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 2m • 4 changes




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6h 10m • 4 changes
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18h 2m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Polperro 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 Polperro to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Polperro station and arriving at Ilfracombe station via Liskeard Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Polperro to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Crumplehorn station.
Polperro to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Lidl station.
The distance between Polperro and Ilfracombe is 101.3 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a bus from Crumplehorn to Lidl via Liskeard Bus Interchange, Lloyds Bank, Westgate Street, Library, and Bus Station in around 7h 18m.