Bus from Holsworthy to Barnstaple
4 direct routes · 57–78 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 18:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Barnstaple as of 12:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Holsworthy, 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 | ~66 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 18:50 | Library (Stop A) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Holsworthy Beacon, Milton Damerel, Stibb Cross, Frithelstock Stone, Monkleigh, Saltrens & 3 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 71, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Stagecoach South West | ~78 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:55 | 06:55 | Library (Stop A) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Holsworthy Beacon, Milton Damerel, Stibb Cross, Langtree, Great Torrington, Moortown & 5 more |
| DC3 | Stagecoach South West | ~57 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:40 | 17:40 | Library (Stop A) | Sainsbury's (NE-bound) | Holsworthy Beacon, Milton Damerel, Stibb Cross, Frithelstock Stone, Monkleigh, Saltrens & 3 more |
| 646 | MD Coaches | ~64 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 09:50 | 09:50 | Library (Stop A) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Holsworthy Beacon, Milton Damerel, Stibb Cross, Frithelstock Stone, Monkleigh, Saltrens & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Holsworthy 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, 71 bus, DC3 bus or 646 bus timetable.
Fares from Holsworthy to Barnstaple
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 Holsworthy to Barnstaple?
4 routes run directly from Holsworthy to Barnstaple: the 85 (Stagecoach South West), the 71 (Stagecoach South West), the DC3 (Stagecoach South West), the 646 (MD Coaches). The most frequent is the 85, 5 times each weekday — board at Library (Stop A) and get off at Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound), about 66 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Holsworthy to Barnstaple?
Between 57 minutes on the DC3 and 78 on the 71, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Holsworthy Beacon, Milton Damerel, Stibb Cross, Frithelstock Stone and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Holsworthy to Barnstaple?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 18:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Holsworthy to Barnstaple?
Adult singles from Holsworthy to Barnstaple: £3.00 on the 85 and DC3 (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.