Bus from Barnstaple to Instow
7 direct routes · 19–25 min · first bus 05:17, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Instow as of 13:46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Stagecoach South West | ~20 min | 28 | Sat 25 · Sun 15 | 05:17 | 23:29 | Rail Station (NW-bound) | Down Road (S-bound) | Bickington, Fremington & Yelland |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~20 min | 19 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 07:09 | 21:44 | Rail Station (NW-bound) | Down Road (S-bound) | Bickington, Fremington & Yelland |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 821, 822, 921, 922, 923
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 821 | Stagecoach South West | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:39 | 15:39 | Rail Station (NW-bound) | Down Road (S-bound) | Bickington, Fremington & Yelland |
| 822 | Stagecoach South West | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:39 | 15:39 | Rail Station (NW-bound) | Down Road (S-bound) | Bickington, Fremington & Yelland |
| 921 | Stagecoach South West | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:33 | 15:33 | Rail Station (NW-bound) | Down Road (S-bound) | Bickington, Fremington & Yelland |
| 922 | Stagecoach South West | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:32 | 15:32 | Gratton Way (W-bound) | Down Road (S-bound) | Bickington, Fremington & Yelland |
| 923 | Stagecoach South West | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:28 | 15:28 | Wrey Arms (W-bound) | Down Road (S-bound) | Bickington, Fremington & Yelland |
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 21 bus, 21A bus, 821 bus, 822 bus, 921 bus, 922 bus or 923 bus timetable.
Fares from Barnstaple to Instow
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 Instow?
7 routes run directly from Barnstaple to Instow: the 21 (Stagecoach South West), the 21A (Stagecoach South West), the 821 (Stagecoach South West), the 822 (Stagecoach South West), the 921 (Stagecoach South West), the 922 (Stagecoach South West), the 923 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 21, 28 times each weekday — board at Rail Station (NW-bound) and get off at Down Road (S-bound), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Barnstaple to Instow?
Between 19 minutes on the 922 and 25 on the 822, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bickington, Fremington, Yelland on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Barnstaple to Instow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:17 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Barnstaple to Instow?
Adult singles from Barnstaple to Instow: £3.00 on the 21, 21A, 821 and 921 (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.