Bus from Bideford to Holsworthy
4 direct routes · 42–100 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 17:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Holsworthy as of 11:34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Stagecoach South West | ~42 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:56 | 17:23 | Kingsley Road (E-bound) | Church (Stop B) | Landcross, Saltrens, Monkleigh, Frithelstock Stone, Stibb Cross, Milton Damerel & 1 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 641, DC3, 646
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 641 | Stagecoach South West | ~100 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:00 | 09:00 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Manor Car Park (W-bound) | Landcross, Weare Giffard, Great Torrington, Langtree, Stibb Cross, Caute & 7 more |
| DC3 | Stagecoach South West | ~43 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:01 | 07:01 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Church (Stop B) | Landcross, Saltrens, Monkleigh, Frithelstock Stone, Stibb Cross, Milton Damerel & 1 more |
| 646 | MD Coaches | ~46 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 13:49 | 13:49 | Kingsley Road (E-bound) | Church (Stop B) | Landcross, Saltrens, Monkleigh, Frithelstock Stone, Stibb Cross, Milton Damerel & 1 more |
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 85 bus, 641 bus, DC3 bus or 646 bus timetable.
Fares from Bideford to Holsworthy
- £3.00 adult single on the 85 and DC3 (Stagecoach South West)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.30 return on the 641 (Stagecoach South West)
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 Holsworthy?
4 routes run directly from Bideford to Holsworthy: the 85 (Stagecoach South West), the 641 (Stagecoach South West), the DC3 (Stagecoach South West), the 646 (MD Coaches). The most frequent is the 85, 4 times each weekday — board at Kingsley Road (E-bound) and get off at Church (Stop B), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bideford to Holsworthy?
Between 42 minutes on the 85 and 100 on the 641, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Landcross, Saltrens, Monkleigh, Frithelstock Stone and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bideford to Holsworthy?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:01 and the last around 17:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bideford to Holsworthy?
Adult singles from Bideford to Holsworthy: £3.00 on the 85 and DC3 (Stagecoach South West); £3.00 on the 641 (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.