Bus from Bideford to Instow
4 direct routes · 9–16 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 23:49 (weekdays).
Next buses to Instow as of 11:33
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 | ~9 min | 29 | Sat 31 · Sun 14 | 05:15 | 23:49 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | — |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~9 min | 20 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 07:23 | 22:47 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 821, 921
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 | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:25 | 07:25 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | — |
| 921 | Stagecoach South West | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | — |
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, 821 bus or 921 bus timetable.
Fares from Bideford 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 Bideford to Instow?
4 routes run directly from Bideford to Instow: the 21 (Stagecoach South West), the 21A (Stagecoach South West), the 821 (Stagecoach South West), the 921 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 21, 29 times each weekday — board at Bideford Quay (Stop B) and get off at Kiln Close Lane (N-bound), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bideford to Instow?
Between 9 minutes on the 21 and 16 on the 821, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bideford to Instow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 23:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bideford to Instow?
Adult singles from Bideford to Instow: £3.00 on the 21, 21A 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.