Bus from South Molton to Bideford

3 direct routes · about 55 min · first and last bus 16:05 (weekdays).

Next buses to Bideford as of 15:50

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Molton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
502 National Express ~55 min 1 Sat 1 · Sun 1 16:05 16:05 King Street (W-bound) Victoria Park Coach Stop (S-bound) Barnstaple
502 National Express ~55 min 1 Sat 1 · Sun 1 16:05 16:05 King Street (W-bound) Victoria Park Coach Stop (S-bound) Barnstaple
105 National Express ~55 min 1 Sat 1 · Sun 1 18:55 18:55 King Street (W-bound) Victoria Park Coach Stop (S-bound) Barnstaple

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 502 bus or 105 bus timetable.

2 of these 3 services are long-distance coaches — the fare cap and local bus passes apply to the buses here, but not to the coaches, which set their own fares.
Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from South Molton to Bideford?

3 routes run directly from South Molton to Bideford: the 502 (National Express), the 502 (National Express), the 105 (National Express). The most frequent is the 502, once each weekday — board at King Street (W-bound) and get off at Victoria Park Coach Stop (S-bound), about 55 minutes.

How long does the bus take from South Molton to Bideford?

Around 55 minutes on the 502, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Barnstaple on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from South Molton to Bideford?

On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 16:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from South Molton to Bideford?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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