Bus from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe
2 direct routes · 39–53 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 22:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ilfracombe as of 12:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Barnstaple, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21B | Stagecoach South West | ~39 min | 30 | Sat 31 · Sun 16 | 04:50 | 22:59 | Queens Theatre (Stop C) | Wilder Road Car Park (N-bound) | Ashford, Chivenor, Wrafton, Velator, Braunton, Knowle & 3 more |
| 301 | Stagecoach South West | ~53 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:42 | 17:42 | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Opposite Garage (Stop D) | Burridge, Muddiford, Milltown, Bittadon & Hele |
Times are for the first boarding point in Barnstaple on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 21B bus or 301 bus timetable.
Fares from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe?
2 routes run directly from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe: the 21B (Stagecoach South West), the 301 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 21B, 30 times each weekday — board at Queens Theatre (Stop C) and get off at Wilder Road Car Park (N-bound), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe?
Between 39 minutes on the 21B and 53 on the 301, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ashford, Chivenor, Wrafton, Velator and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 22:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe?
Adult singles from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe: £3.00 on the 21B and 301 (Stagecoach South West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.