642 Northlew to Bideford via Brandis Corner, Bradford
Operated by MD Coaches. First bus 09:15, last bus 13:25. 2 journeys on Mondays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 642? 5 other bus routes are numbered 642 elsewhere in the UK — see every 642 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:15 |
|---|---|
| Square (W-bound) | 09:15 |
| Old Post Office (nr) | 09:25 |
| Square (N-bound) | 09:30 |
| Black River Inn (S-bound) | 09:35 |
| Bickford Arms (W-bound) | 09:40 |
| Lana Cross (N-bound) | 09:45 |
| Dippermill Farm (NE-bound) | 09:50 |
| Square (NW-bound) | 10:00 |
| Rowden Farm (opp) | 10:11 |
| Stibb Cross (N-bound) | 10:15 |
| Chapel (N-bound) | 10:28 |
| Bideford Quay (Stop D) | 10:35 |
| Morrisons (SE-bound) | 10:38 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Tickets on the 642
MD Coaches publishes singles on this route.
Single Ticket - Adult
Ticket types come from MD Coaches's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2022-08-10. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs — see published prices for MD Coaches.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Bideford: 1 journey, first 09:15 towards Northlew: 1 journey, first 13:25
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 642
642 towards Bideford
All 26 stops
- Square (W-bound) Northlew
- Post Box (W-bound) Northlew
- Old Post Office (nr) Highampton
- Square (N-bound) Sheepwash
- Primary School (SW-bound) Black Torrington
- Black River Inn (S-bound) Black Torrington
- Bickford Arms (W-bound) Brandis Corner
- Holemoor Cross (N-bound) Holemoor
- Lana Cross (N-bound) Bradford
- Dippermill Farm (NE-bound) Dippermill
- Square (NW-bound) Shebbear
- School (NW-bound) Shebbear
- Shebbear College (N-bound) Lake
- Rose Hill (N-bound) Lake
- Rowden Farm (opp) Caute
- Stibb Cross (N-bound) Stibb Cross
- The Union Inn (opp) Stibb Cross
- Stone Farm (E-bound) Frithelstock Stone
- The Bell Inn (opp) Monkleigh
- Post Cottage (N-bound) Saltrens
- Chapel (N-bound) Landcross
- Upcott Hill (N-bound) Bideford
- Torridge Hill (nr) Bideford
- Bideford Quay (Stop D) Bideford
- Kingsley Road (W-bound) Bideford
- Morrisons (SE-bound) Bideford
642 towards Northlew
All 26 stops
- Morrisons (SE-bound) Bideford
- Kingsley Road (E-bound) Bideford
- Bideford Quay (Stop A) Bideford
- Torridge Hill (opp) Bideford
- Upcott Hill (S-bound) Bideford
- Chapel (opp) Landcross
- Thatch Cottage (S-bound) Saltrens
- The Bell Inn (nr) Monkleigh
- Stone Farm (opp) Frithelstock Stone
- The Union Inn (adj) Stibb Cross
- Stibb Cross (S-bound) Stibb Cross
- Rowden Farm (E-bound) Caute
- Rose Hill (S-bound) Lake
- Shebbear College (opp) Lake
- School (NW-bound) Shebbear
- Square (E-bound) Shebbear
- Dippermill Farm (SW-bound) Dippermill
- Lana Cross (N-bound) Bradford
- Holemoor Cross (S-bound) Holemoor
- Bickford Arms (E-bound) Brandis Corner
- Black River Inn (opp) Black Torrington
- Primary School (E-bound) Black Torrington
- Square (S-bound) Sheepwash
- Old Post Office (opp) Highampton
- Post Box (S-bound) Northlew
- Square (W-bound) Northlew
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 642 bus?
The first 642 departure on Mondays leaves at 09:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 642 bus?
The last 642 on Mondays leaves its first stop at 13:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 642 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). MD Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 642 bus?
The 642 is operated by MD Coaches.
Timetable data from MD Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). MD Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 15 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.