31 Ilfracombe ↔ Ilfracombe St James' Place Gardens
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 09:05, last bus 17:35. 8 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 31 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3
until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK.
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Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Ilfracombe St James' Place Gardens · Monday to Friday towards Ilfracombe St James' Place Gardens · Sunday
| St James' Place Gardens (NE-bound) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garage (Stop C) | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 |
| Mullacott Cross (S-bound) | 09:17 | 10:17 | 11:17 | 13:17 | 14:17 | 15:47 | 16:47 | 17:47 |
| Lee Cross (W-bound) | 09:21 | 10:21 | 11:21 | 13:21 | 14:21 | 15:51 | 16:51 | 17:51 |
| Golden Coast Holiday Park (SW-bound) | · | 10:23 | · | · | 14:23 | 15:53 | 16:53 | 17:53 |
| Sands (W-bound) | 09:37 | 10:29 | 11:37 | 13:37 | 14:29 | 15:59 | 16:59 | 17:59 |
| Post Office (E-bound) | · | 10:36 | · | · | 14:36 | 16:06 | 17:06 | 18:06 |
| Post Office (W-bound) | 09:29 | · | 11:29 | 13:29 | · | · | · | · |
| Golden Coast Holiday Park (opp) | 09:42 | · | 11:42 | 13:42 | · | · | · | · |
| Lee Cross (E-bound) | 09:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 13:44 | 14:44 | 16:14 | 17:14 | 18:14 |
| Mullacott Cross (E-bound) | 09:48 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 16:18 | 17:18 | 18:18 |
| Wilder Road Car Park (N-bound) | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 18:25 |
| St James' Place Gardens (NE-bound) | 09:05 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:35 | 16:35 | 17:35 |
Route map
All stops on route 31
31 towards Ilfracombe St James' Place Gardens
- St James' Place Gardens (NE-bound) Ilfracombe
- Ropery Road (W-bound) Ilfracombe
- Methodist Church (W-bound) Ilfracombe
- Garage (Stop C) Ilfracombe
- The Vicarage (S-bound) Ilfracombe
- The Nook (opp) Ilfracombe
- Bicclescombe Park Road (S-bound) Ilfracombe
- Score Lodge (SW-bound) Lower Slade
- Mullacott Cross (W-bound) Trimstone
- Mullacott Cross (S-bound) Trimstone
- Mullacott Veterinary Hospital (opp) Trimstone
- Manor Farm (W-bound) Trimstone
- Lee Cross (W-bound) Willingcott
- Telephone Box (opp) Ossaborough
- Headlands View Avenue (NW-bound) Ossaborough
- Borough Cross (NW-bound) Woolacombe
- Fortescue Arms (S-bound) Ossaborough
- Golden Coast Holiday Park (SW-bound) Ossaborough
- Woolacombe Rise (NW-bound) Woolacombe
- Garage (W-bound) Ossaborough
- Parish Church (opp) Woolacombe
- Camberley (opp) Woolacombe
- Sands (W-bound) Woolacombe
- Chichester House (N-bound) Woolacombe
- Watersmeet Hotel (NW-bound) Woolacombe
- Apartments (opp) Mortehoe
- Post Office (E-bound) Mortehoe
- Golf Course (SE-bound) Mortehoe
- Twitchen House Holiday Park (SE-bound) Mortehoe
- Damage Barton (SE-bound) Mortehoe
- Woolacombe Bay (SE-bound) Woolacombe
- Damage Barton (NW-bound) Mortehoe
- Twitchen House Holiday Park (adj) Mortehoe
- Golf Course (NW-bound) Mortehoe
- Post Office (W-bound) Mortehoe
- Apartments (S-bound) Mortehoe
- Watersmeet Hotel (SE-bound) Woolacombe
- Chichester House (S-bound) Woolacombe
- Parish Church (E-bound) Woolacombe
- Camberley (adj) Woolacombe
- Woolacombe Rise (SE-bound) Woolacombe
- Garage (adj) Ossaborough
- Golden Coast Holiday Park (opp) Ossaborough
- Fortescue Arms (N-bound) Ossaborough
- Borough Cross (SE-bound) Woolacombe
- Headlands View Avenue (opp) Ossaborough
- Telephone Box (SE-bound) Ossaborough
- Lee Cross (E-bound) Willingcott
- Golf Range (E-bound) Trimstone
- Mullacott Veterinary Hospital (E-bound) Trimstone
- Mullacott Cross (E-bound) Trimstone
- Mullacott Cross (N-bound) Trimstone
- Score Lodge (NE-bound) Lower Slade
- The Nook (NW-bound) Ilfracombe
- Post Box (N-bound) Ilfracombe
- The Vicarage (opp) Ilfracombe
- Wilder Road Car Park (N-bound) Ilfracombe
- Lidl (NE-bound) Ilfracombe
- The Gardens (E-bound) Ilfracombe
- Promenade (E-bound) Ilfracombe
- St James' Place Gardens (NE-bound) Ilfracombe
Service history & registered changes
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Torquay, Cary Parade → Barton Padacre Road
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Plymouth Royal Parade and Hartley Vale given service number 31 / 30 effective from 30 August 2026. To amend Route.
- 🆕 Registered effective 24 May 2026 From: Ilfracombe To: Wollacombe Via: WOOLACOMBE MORTEHOE Name or No.: 31 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 24 May 2026 Other details: Summer Sunday service from 24th May through 14th September
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 21 Sept 2025 Operating between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe given service number 31 effective from 21 September 2025.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 31 bus?
The first 31 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 31 bus?
The last 31 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 31 bus cost?
The 31 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach South West day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 31 bus?
The 31 is operated by Stagecoach South West.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.