The average bus between Watchet and Ilfracombe takes 6h 3m and the fastest bus takes 4h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watchet 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 Watchet and Ilfracombe. The earliest departure is at 12:14 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Watchet is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Ilfracombe at 5:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Hither Mead and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




5h 3m • 4 changes




4h 53m • 4 changes




5h 11m • 4 changes




5h 47m • 4 changes




5h 9m • 4 changes




4h 39m • 4 changes




4h 19m • 4 changes




5h 59m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Watchet to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Watchet station and arriving at Ilfracombe station via Hither Mead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Watchet to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Brendon Road station.
Watchet to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Lidl station.
The distance between Watchet and Ilfracombe is 55.5 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a bus from Brendon Road to Lidl via Hither Mead, Castle Way, Post Office, and Bus Station in around 4h 38m.