🚌 Bus from Bideford to Barnstaple
10 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Stagecoach South West | ~28 min | 43 | 05:15 | 23:45 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~28 min | 33 | 07:20 | 22:45 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) |
| 319 | Stagecoach South West | ~24 min | 5 | 07:58 | 19:27 | Church (opp) |
| 85 | Stagecoach South West | ~16 min | 5 | 08:17 | 19:30 | Bideford Quay (Stop D) |
| 15 | Stagecoach South West | ~79 min | 4 | 06:01 | 18:26 | Tesco (SE-bound) |
| 5B | Stagecoach South West | ~18 min | 1 | 08:19 | 08:19 | Bideford Quay (Stop D) |
| 372 | Stagecoach South West | ~18 min | 1 | 10:44 | 10:44 | Bideford Quay (Stop D) |
| 322 | Taw & Torridge | ~20 min | 1 | 10:20 | 10:20 | Bideford Quay (Stop D) |
| 386 | Taw & Torridge | ~20 min | 1 | 10:26 | 10:26 | Bideford Quay (Stop D) |
| 646 | MD Coaches | ~20 min | 1 | 10:35 | 10:35 | Bideford Quay (Stop D) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bideford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bideford to Barnstaple?
10 routes run directly from Bideford to Barnstaple: the 21 (Stagecoach South West), the 21A (Stagecoach South West), the 319 (Stagecoach South West), the 85 (Stagecoach South West), the 15 (Stagecoach South West), the 5B (Stagecoach South West), the 372 (Stagecoach South West), the 322 (Taw & Torridge), the 386 (Taw & Torridge), the 646 (MD Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Bideford to Barnstaple?
Around 28 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bideford to Barnstaple?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 05:15 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bideford to Barnstaple?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.