The average bus between Bideford and Woolacombe takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Bideford to Woolacombe. 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 every 4 hours between Bideford and Woolacombe. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bideford is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Woolacombe at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bideford to Woolacombe? 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 Bideford to Woolacombe. However, there are services departing from Bideford station and arriving at Woolacombe station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Bideford to Woolacombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bideford Quay station.
Bideford to Woolacombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Sands station.
The distance between Bideford and Woolacombe is 17.3 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Sands via Bus Station and St James' Place Gardens in around 2h 39m.