502 South Molton to Bideford via Barnstaple, Fremington

Operated by National Express. First bus 06:30, last bus 21:35. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Bideford from King Street (W-bound): 16:05

Next towards South Molton from Victoria Park Coach Stop (S-bound): 10:55

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 · Monday to Thursday · 2 journeys
Stop 16:0521:35
King Street (W-bound) 16:0521:35
Bus Station (Stand G) 16:3021:55
Garage (NW-bound) ··
New Inn (NW-bound) ··
Pottery Lane (SW-bound) ··
Victoria Park Coach Stop (S-bound) 17:00·

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with National Express whether this route takes part. Details →

Tickets on the 502

National Express publishes singles, returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people, older passengers, disabled passengers and infants.

Adult nBUS · Child nBUS · Group nBUS · Adult nBUS 1 Week · Adult nBUS 4 Week · Adult nBUS 52 Week · Adult Fare Return

…and 18 more tickets on this route.

A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.

Ticket types come from National Express's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 21 July 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with National Express.

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 6 stops
  1. King Street (W-bound) South Molton
  2. Bus Station (Stand G) Barnstaple
  3. Garage (NW-bound) Bickington
  4. New Inn (NW-bound) Fremington
  5. Pottery Lane (SW-bound) Lower Yelland
  6. Victoria Park Coach Stop (S-bound) Bideford

502 towards South Molton

All 6 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

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

BarnstapleBidefordSouth MoltonFremingtonBickingtonLower Yelland

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 502 bus?

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 bus?

The last 502 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 502 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). National Express day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 502 bus?

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.