The average bus between Ilfracombe and Exeter takes 5h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilfracombe to Exeter. 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 Ilfracombe and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilfracombe is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Exeter at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Queen Street and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 39m • 2 changes


3h 9m • 2 changes
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8h 26m • 2 changes


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2h 40m • 2 changes
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9h 5m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ilfracombe station and arriving at Exeter station via Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Ilfracombe to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Baptist Church station.
Ilfracombe to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at College station.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Exeter is 68.2 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Baptist Church to College via Queen Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 24m.