Bus from Northam (Devon) to Bideford
4 direct routes · 11–26 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 00:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bideford as of 08:26
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 | ~12 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 15 | 06:15 | 00:18 | Square (S-bound) | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Orchard Hill |
| 21A | Stagecoach South West | ~11 min | 20 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 07:09 | 22:37 | Memorial (S-bound) | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Orchard Hill |
| 17 | Taw & Torridge | ~26 min | 5 | weekdays only | 09:30 | 14:00 | Square (S-bound) | Bideford Quay (Stop D) | Westward Ho! & Buckleigh |
| 16 | Stagecoach South West | ~11 min | 3 | Tuesdays and Thursdays only | 09:51 | 13:56 | Square (S-bound) | Bideford Quay (Stop B) | Orchard Hill |
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, 21A bus, 17 bus or 16 bus timetable.
Fares from Northam to Bideford
- £3.00 adult single on the 21 (Stagecoach South West)
- £2.50 adult single on the 21A (Stagecoach South West)
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 Bideford?
4 routes run directly from Northam to Bideford: the 21 (Stagecoach South West), the 21A (Stagecoach South West), the 17 (Taw & Torridge), the 16 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 21, 28 times each weekday — board at Square (S-bound) and get off at Bideford Quay (Stop B), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Northam to Bideford?
Between 11 minutes on the 21A and 26 on the 17, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Orchard Hill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Northam to Bideford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 00:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Northam to Bideford?
Adult singles from Northam to Bideford: £3.00 on the 21 (Stagecoach South West); £2.50 on the 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.