Bus from Barnstaple to Northam (Devon)
2 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 05:17, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Northam (Devon) as of 10:30
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 | ~38 min | 28 | Sat 25 · Sun 15 | 05:17 | 23:29 | Rail Station (NW-bound) | Durrant House Hotel (opp) | Bickington, Fremington, Yelland, Instow, Bideford & Orchard Hill |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~37 min | 19 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 07:09 | 21:44 | Rail Station (NW-bound) | Durrant House Hotel (opp) | Bickington, Fremington, Yelland, Instow, Bideford & Orchard Hill |
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 or 21A bus timetable.
Fares from Barnstaple to Northam
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 Northam?
2 routes run directly from Barnstaple to Northam: the 21 (Stagecoach South West), the 21A (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 21, 28 times each weekday — board at Rail Station (NW-bound) and get off at Durrant House Hotel (opp), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Barnstaple to Northam?
Around 38 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bickington, Fremington, Yelland, Instow and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Barnstaple to Northam?
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 Northam?
Adult singles from Barnstaple to Northam: £3.00 on the 21 and 21A (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.