Bus from Northam (Devon) to Barnstaple
2 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Barnstaple as of 09:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Northam, 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 | ~44 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 14 | 06:15 | 23:36 | Square (S-bound) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Orchard Hill, Bideford, Instow, Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~43 min | 20 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 07:09 | 22:37 | Memorial (S-bound) | Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) | Orchard Hill, Bideford, Instow, Yelland, Fremington & Bickington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Northam 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 or 21A bus timetable.
Fares from Northam 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 Northam to Barnstaple?
2 routes run directly from Northam to Barnstaple: the 21 (Stagecoach South West), the 21A (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 21, 27 times each weekday — board at Square (S-bound) and get off at Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Northam to Barnstaple?
Around 44 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Orchard Hill, Bideford, Instow, Yelland and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Northam to Barnstaple?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Northam to Barnstaple?
Adult singles from Northam to Barnstaple: £3.00 on the 21 and 21A (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.