Bus from Ilfracombe to Barnstaple
2 direct routes · about 57 min · first bus 05:32, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Barnstaple as of 11:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ilfracombe, 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 | ~57 min | 30 | Sat 31 · Sun 16 | 05:32 | 23:42 | Methodist Church (W-bound) | Rail Station (NW-bound) | Trimstone, West Down, Winsham, Knowle, Braunton, Velator & 3 more |
| 301 | Stagecoach South West | ~50 min | 9 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:35 | 18:45 | Garage (Stop C) | Rail Station (NW-bound) | Hele, Bittadon, Milltown, Muddiford & Burridge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe to Barnstaple
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 Ilfracombe to Barnstaple?
2 routes run directly from Ilfracombe to Barnstaple: the 21B (Stagecoach South West), the 301 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 21B, 30 times each weekday — board at Methodist Church (W-bound) and get off at Rail Station (NW-bound), about 57 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ilfracombe to Barnstaple?
Around 57 minutes on the 21B, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Trimstone, West Down, Winsham, Knowle and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ilfracombe to Barnstaple?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:32 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ilfracombe to Barnstaple?
Adult singles from Ilfracombe to Barnstaple: £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.