Bus from Instow to Bideford
4 direct routes · 13–26 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 23:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bideford as of 05:01
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 | ~13 min | 28 | Sat 30 · Sun 15 | 05:33 | 23:47 | Down Road (S-bound) | Kingsley Road (W-bound) | — |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~13 min | 19 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 07:28 | 22:02 | Down Road (S-bound) | Kingsley Road (W-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 | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:59 | 15:59 | Down Road (S-bound) | Bideford Quay (Stop C) | — |
| 921 | Stagecoach South West | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:55 | 15:55 | Down Road (S-bound) | Bideford Quay (Stop C) | — |
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 or 921 bus timetable.
Fares from Instow to Bideford
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 Bideford?
4 routes run directly from Instow to Bideford: 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, 28 times each weekday — board at Down Road (S-bound) and get off at Kingsley Road (W-bound), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Instow to Bideford?
Between 13 minutes on the 21 and 26 on the 821, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Instow to Bideford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 23:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Instow to Bideford?
Adult singles from Instow to Bideford: £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.