502 London - Bideford

Operated by National Express. Registered as running via Wellington and Taunton. First bus 06:30, last bus 20:00. 8 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 07:40, last 16:00. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Bideford from Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound): tomorrow 10:30

Next towards Victoria from Bus Station (Departures): tomorrow 07:25

Wanted a different 502? 10 other bus routes are numbered 502 elsewhere in the UK — see every 502 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Tiverton unless marked “to …” · Sunday · 4 journeys
Stop 10:30 to Belgravia, Victoria - Bideford14:1516:00 to Belgravia, Victoria - Barnstaple19:40
Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) 10:30·16:00·
Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) 11:30·17:00·
Bus Station (Bay 1) 14:1514:1519:4019:40
Verriers (SW-bound) 14:2514:2519:5019:50
County Hall (SW-bound) 14:5514:5520:1520:15
Orchard Grove Park & Bus (N-bound) 15:0215:0220:2020:20
High Street (SW-bound) 15:1015:1020:2520:25
Bus Station (Departures) 15:3015:3020:4520:45
King Street (W-bound) 16:00·21:15·
Bus Station (Stand G) 16:25·21:35·
Garage (NW-bound) ····
New Inn (NW-bound) ····
Pottery Lane (SW-bound) ····
Victoria Park Coach Stop (S-bound) 16:50···

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

This is a long-distance coach, not a local bus — the £3 England fare cap doesn't apply, and neither do local bus passes. National Express sets its own fares and prices by demand, so booking ahead is usually far cheaper than paying on the day.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Route map

All stops on route 502

502 towards Bideford

All 14 stops
  1. Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
  2. Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
  3. Bus Station (Bay 1) Bridgwater
  4. Verriers (SW-bound) North Petherton
  5. County Hall (SW-bound) Taunton
  6. Orchard Grove Park & Bus (N-bound) Rumwell
  7. High Street (SW-bound) Wellington
  8. Bus Station (Departures) Tiverton
  9. King Street (W-bound) South Molton
  10. Bus Station (Stand G) Barnstaple
  11. Garage (NW-bound) Bickington
  12. New Inn (NW-bound) Fremington
  13. Pottery Lane (SW-bound) Lower Yelland
  14. Victoria Park Coach Stop (S-bound) Bideford

502 towards Victoria

All 15 stops
  1. Victoria Park Coach Stop (S-bound) Bideford
  2. Pottery Lane (NE-bound) Lower Yelland
  3. New Inn (SE-bound) Fremington
  4. Garage (opp) Bickington
  5. Bus Station (Stand G) Barnstaple
  6. Broad Street (E-bound) South Molton
  7. Bus Station (Departures) Tiverton
  8. High Street (NE-bound) Wellington
  9. Orchard Grove Park & Bus (N-bound) Rumwell
  10. County Hall (NE-bound) Taunton
  11. Verriers (NE-bound) North Petherton
  12. Bus Station (Bay 1) Bridgwater
  13. Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
  14. West Cromwell Road / Tesco (Stop D) Earls Court
  15. London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) Victoria

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD0000738/353 · Registration PD0000738/355 · Changes in Devon County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

TauntonBridgwaterBarnstapleTivertonBidefordHeathrow AirportVictoriaWellingtonSouth MoltonEarls CourtNorth PethertonFremington

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 502 coach?

The first 502 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 502 coach?

The last 502 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 502 coach cost?

This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.

Who runs the 502 coach?

The 502 is operated by National Express.

Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD0000738/353. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.