Bus from Bideford to Barnstaple
15 direct routes · 15–42 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Barnstaple as of 05:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bideford, 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 | ~32 min | 29 | Sat 31 · Sun 14 | 05:15 | 23:45 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Instow, Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~32 min | 20 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 07:20 | 22:45 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Instow, Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
| 5B | Stagecoach South West | ~29 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:05 | 22:23 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | — |
| 319 | Stagecoach South West | ~22 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:10 | 19:51 | Bideford Quay (Stop D) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Orchard Hill |
| 85 | Stagecoach South West | ~24 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:17 | 19:30 | Bideford Quay (Stop D) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Orchard Hill |
10 occasional services — once or twice a day · 502, 372, 105, 386, 821, 921, DC3, 322, 646
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 21 bus, 21A bus, 5B bus, 319 bus, 85 bus, 502 bus, 372 bus or 105 bus timetable.
Fares from Bideford to Barnstaple
- £3.00 adult single on the 21, 21A, 319, 85, 372 and 921 (Stagecoach South West)
- £2.50 adult single, £3.60 return on the 386 (Taw & Torridge)
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 Bideford to Barnstaple?
15 routes run directly from Bideford to Barnstaple: the 21 (Stagecoach South West), the 21A (Stagecoach South West), the 5B (Stagecoach South West), the 319 (Stagecoach South West), the 85 (Stagecoach South West), the 502 (National Express), the 502 (National Express), the 372 (Stagecoach South West), the 105 (National Express), the 386 (Taw & Torridge), the 821 (Stagecoach South West), the 921 (Stagecoach South West), the DC3 (Stagecoach South West), the 322 (Taw & Torridge), the 646 (MD Coaches). The most frequent is the 21, 29 times each weekday — board at Bideford Quay (Stop B) and get off at Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bideford to Barnstaple?
Between 15 minutes on the DC3 and 42 on the 921, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Instow, Yelland, Fremington, Bickington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bideford to Barnstaple?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bideford to Barnstaple?
Adult singles from Bideford to Barnstaple: £3.00 on the 21, 21A, 319, 85, 372 and 921 (Stagecoach South West); £2.50 on the 386 (Taw & Torridge). 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.