Bus from Instow to Barnstaple
7 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 05:24, last bus 23:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Barnstaple as of 10:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Instow, 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 | ~23 min | 29 | Sat 31 · Sun 14 | 05:24 | 23:54 | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~23 min | 20 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 07:29 | 22:54 | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 821, 822, 921, 922, 923
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 | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
| 822 | Stagecoach South West | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:36 | 07:36 | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
| 921 | Stagecoach South West | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
| 922 | Stagecoach South West | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | Stafford (NE-bound) | Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
| 923 | Stagecoach South West | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) | Stafford (NE-bound) | Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 21 bus, 21A bus, 821 bus, 822 bus, 921 bus, 922 bus or 923 bus timetable.
Fares from Instow 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 Instow to Barnstaple?
7 routes run directly from Instow to Barnstaple: the 21 (Stagecoach South West), the 21A (Stagecoach South West), the 821 (Stagecoach South West), the 822 (Stagecoach South West), the 921 (Stagecoach South West), the 922 (Stagecoach South West), the 923 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 21, 29 times each weekday — board at Kiln Close Lane (N-bound) and get off at Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Instow to Barnstaple?
Around 23 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Yelland, Fremington, Bickington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Instow to Barnstaple?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:24 and the last around 23:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Instow to Barnstaple?
Adult singles from Instow to Barnstaple: £3.00 on the 21, 21A, 821 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.