How to get from Bude to Ilfracombe by bus?

From Bude to Ilfracombe by bus

To get from Bude to Ilfracombe in North Devon, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from The Strand, Bude station to Church, Holsworthy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 21 bus from Bus Station, Barnstaple station to Lidl, Ilfracombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 7171
Bus - 2121
Walk to Ilfracombe
Leaves from The Strand, Bude

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Strand, Bude
    ID cordpgmg
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Holsworthy
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    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Library, Holsworthy
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    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Barnstaple
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Barnstaple
    ID dvnamwgp
    75 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ilfracombe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lidl, Ilfracombe
    ID dvnajtgw
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ilfracombe
    Walk to
    Ilfracombe
    Greenclose Road
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bude to Ilfracombe by bus via 6, 71 and 301

To get from Bude to Ilfracombe in North Devon, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from The Strand, Bude station to Church, Holsworthy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Sticklepath Terrace, Barnstaple station to Opposite Garage, Ilfracombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 7171
Bus - 301301
Walk to Ilfracombe
Leaves from The Strand, Bude

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Strand, Bude
    ID cordpgmg
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Holsworthy
    ID dvnadgmg
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Library, Holsworthy
    ID dvnadgmd
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Barnstaple
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sticklepath Terrace, Barnstaple
    ID dvngmjwj
    72 min
  • 7
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Combe Martin
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opposite Garage, Ilfracombe
    ID dvnajtmw
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ilfracombe
    Walk to
    Ilfracombe
    Greenclose Road
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bude to Ilfracombe

The distance between Bude, North Devon and Ilfracombe, North Devon is approximately 82.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bude to Ilfracombe by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Devon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bude

Bude is located at Ergue Gaberic Way, North Devon and the nearest public transport station is Bencoolen Road, Bude.

Bus stations close to Bude:

  • Bencoolen Road, Bude
  • The Strand, Bude
  • Valley Road, Bude

Public transport stations close to Ilfracombe, North Devon

Ilfracombe is located at Greenclose Road, North Devon and the nearest public transport station is Baptist Church, Ilfracombe.

Bus stations close to Ilfracombe:

  • Baptist Church, Ilfracombe
  • Lloyds Pharmacy, Ilfracombe
  • Lidl, Ilfracombe

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bude to Ilfracombe by bus via 6, 71 and 301

To get from Bude to Ilfracombe in North Devon, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from The Strand, Bude station to Church, Holsworthy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Sticklepath Terrace, Barnstaple station to Opposite Garage, Ilfracombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 7171
Bus - 301301
Walk to Ilfracombe
Leaves from The Strand, Bude

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Strand, Bude
    ID cordpgmg
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Holsworthy
    ID dvnadgmg
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Library, Holsworthy
    ID dvnadgmd
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Barnstaple
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sticklepath Terrace, Barnstaple
    ID dvngmjwj
    72 min
  • 7
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Combe Martin
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opposite Garage, Ilfracombe
    ID dvnajtmw
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ilfracombe
    Walk to
    Ilfracombe
    Greenclose Road
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bude to Ilfracombe?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 71, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bude to Ilfracombe?

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 71, Bus line 301.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bude and Ilfracombe?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bude to Ilfracombe?

    The 6 bus line goes from The Strand, Bude station near Bude in Cornwall to Okehampton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Okehampton station near Ilfracombe in North Devon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bude to Ilfracombe by bus?

    The total travel time between Bude in Cornwall and Ilfracombe in North Devon by bus is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bude to get to Ilfracombe?

    Get on the 6 bus from the The Strand, Bude stop near Bude in Cornwall.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bude and Ilfracombe?

    Get off the bus at the Okehampton stop, which is closest to Ilfracombe in North Devon.