🚌 Bus from Instow to Barnstaple
3 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 23:53 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Stagecoach South West | ~20 min | 43 | 05:23 | 23:53 | Marine Parade (NW-bound) |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~20 min | 33 | 07:28 | 22:53 | Marine Parade (NW-bound) |
| 5B | Stagecoach South West | ~19 min | 6 | 10:46 | 22:18 | The Quay (N-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Instow on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Instow to Barnstaple?
3 routes run directly from Instow to Barnstaple: the 21 (Stagecoach South West), the 21A (Stagecoach South West), the 5B (Stagecoach South West).
How long does the bus take from Instow to Barnstaple?
Around 20 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Instow to Barnstaple?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 05:23 and the last around 23:53. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Instow to Barnstaple?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.