Bus from Barnstaple to Bridgwater
2 direct routes · about 140 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 11:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bridgwater as of 09:29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | National Express | ~140 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:30 | 11:25 | Bus Station (Stand G) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | South Molton, Tiverton, Wellington, Taunton & North Petherton |
| 105 | National Express | ~135 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:25 | 09:25 | Bus Station (Stand G) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | South Molton, Tiverton, Wellington, Taunton & North Petherton |
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 502 bus or 105 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Barnstaple to Bridgwater?
2 routes run directly from Barnstaple to Bridgwater: the 502 (National Express), the 105 (National Express). The most frequent is the 502, twice each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand G) and get off at Bus Station (Bay 1), about 140 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Barnstaple to Bridgwater?
Around 140 minutes on the 502, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at South Molton, Tiverton, Wellington, Taunton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Barnstaple to Bridgwater?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 11:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Barnstaple to Bridgwater?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.