Bus from Bideford to Northam (Devon)
4 direct routes · 4–24 min · first bus 05:47, last bus 23:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Northam (Devon) as of 07:16
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 | ~5 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 15 | 05:47 | 23:59 | Kingsley Road (W-bound) | Durrant House Hotel (opp) | Orchard Hill |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~4 min | 19 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 07:40 | 22:14 | Kingsley Road (W-bound) | Durrant House Hotel (opp) | Orchard Hill |
| 17 | Taw & Torridge | ~24 min | 4 | weekdays only | 10:00 | 13:30 | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Square (N-bound) | Buckleigh & Westward Ho! |
| 16 | Stagecoach South West | ~50 min | 3 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 09:01 | 13:06 | Kingsley Road (W-bound) | Square (S-bound) | Orchard Hill, Westward Ho!, Buckleigh, Westward Ho! & Appledore |
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, 17 bus or 16 bus timetable.
Fares from Bideford to Northam
- £2.50 adult single on the 21 and 21A (Stagecoach South West)
- £3.00 adult single, £4.60 return on the 16 (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 Northam?
4 routes run directly from Bideford to Northam: the 21 (Stagecoach South West), the 21A (Stagecoach South West), the 17 (Taw & Torridge), the 16 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 21, 28 times each weekday — board at Kingsley Road (W-bound) and get off at Durrant House Hotel (opp), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bideford to Northam?
Between 4 minutes on the 21A and 24 on the 17, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Orchard Hill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bideford to Northam?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:47 and the last around 23:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bideford to Northam?
Adult singles from Bideford to Northam: £2.50 on the 21 and 21A (Stagecoach South West); £3.00 on the 16 (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.