Bus from South Molton to Barnstaple
4 direct routes · 25–35 min · first bus 06:32, last bus 21:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Barnstaple as of 09:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Molton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | Stagecoach South West | ~35 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 4 | 06:32 | 20:04 | King Street (W-bound) | Imperial Hotel (opp) | Stags Head, Filleigh, Heddon, Kerscott, Swimbridge & Landkey Newland |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 502, 105
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | National Express | ~25 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:05 | 21:35 | King Street (W-bound) | Bus Station (Stand G) | — |
| 502 | National Express | ~25 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:05 | 21:35 | King Street (W-bound) | Bus Station (Stand G) | — |
| 105 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:55 | 18:55 | King Street (W-bound) | Bus Station (Stand G) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Molton 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 155 bus, 502 bus or 105 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from South Molton to Barnstaple?
4 routes run directly from South Molton to Barnstaple: the 155 (Stagecoach South West), the 502 (National Express), the 502 (National Express), the 105 (National Express). The most frequent is the 155, 14 times each weekday — board at King Street (W-bound) and get off at Imperial Hotel (opp), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Molton to Barnstaple?
Between 25 minutes on the 502 and 35 on the 155, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stags Head, Filleigh, Heddon, Kerscott and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Molton to Barnstaple?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:32 and the last around 21:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Molton to Barnstaple?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.