71 Bus Station ↔ Great Torrington Church
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 06:55, last bus 18:05. 13 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Bus Station (Stand I) | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:45 | 16:35 | 18:05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Station (NW-bound) | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:50 | 16:42 | 18:12 |
| Old Torrington Road (S-bound) | 11:08 | 12:08 | 13:08 | 14:53 | 16:46 | 18:15 |
| Sainsbury's (NE-bound) | · | · | 13:13 | · | · | · |
| Lovacott Garage (E-bound) | · | · | 13:23 | · | · | · |
| Hunters Inn (S-bound) | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:26 | 15:03 | 16:58 | 18:25 |
| All Saints' Church (opp) | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:30 | 15:07 | 17:02 | 18:29 |
| Dartington Fields (opp) | 11:31 | 12:31 | 13:38 | 15:16 | 17:11 | 18:38 |
| Church (Stop A) | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:41 | 15:20 | 17:15 | 18:42 |
Route map
All stops on route 71
71 towards Great Torrington Church
- Bus Station (Stand I) Barnstaple
- Rail Station (NW-bound) Barnstaple
- High Wall (W-bound) Sticklepath
- Old Torrington Road (S-bound) Sticklepath
- Grange Avenue (opp) Roundswell
- Gratton Way (W-bound) Roundswell
- Sainsbury's (NE-bound) Roundswell
- Rockwell Cross (SW-bound) Eastacombe
- Eastacombe Cross (SE-bound) Eastacombe
- Rushcott Cross (SW-bound) St Johns Chapel
- Stonyland Bridge (S-bound) Stonyland
- Lovacott Garage (E-bound) Lower Lovacott
- Hunters Inn (S-bound) Newton Tracey
- All Saints' Church (opp) Alverdiscott
- Huntshaw Cross (S-bound) Moortown
- Dartington Fields (opp) Great Torrington
- Torrington School (SW-bound) Great Torrington
- Church (Stop A) Great Torrington
71 towards Bus Station
- Library (Stop A) Holsworthy
- Football Club (NE-bound) Holsworthy
- North Road opp Holsworthy
- Freshlay (NE-bound) Holsworthy Beacon
- Venn Green (NE-bound) Milton Damerel
- Woodford Bridge (NE-bound) Milton Damerel
- Stibb Cross (E-bound) Stibb Cross
- The Old Union Inn (E-bound) Stibb Cross
- Green Dragon (opp) Langtree
- Watergate Bridge (E-bound) Langtree
- Rolle Road (NW-bound) Great Torrington
- Taddiport Bridge (E-bound) Great Torrington
- Torridge View (SE-bound) Great Torrington
- Lidl (E-bound) Great Torrington
- Opposite Church (Stop B) Great Torrington
- Torrington School (opp) Great Torrington
- Dartington Fields (NE-bound) Great Torrington
- Huntshaw Cross (N-bound) Moortown
- All Saints' Church (NE-bound) Alverdiscott
- Hunters Inn (opp) Newton Tracey
- Lovacott Garage (W-bound) Lower Lovacott
- School (opp) Lower Lovacott
- Rushcott Cross (NE-bound) St Johns Chapel
- Stonyland Bridge (N-bound) Stonyland
- Eastacombe Cross (NW-bound) Eastacombe
- Rockwell Cross (NE-bound) Eastacombe
- Gratton Way (E-bound) Roundswell
- Sainsbury's (NE-bound) Roundswell
- Grange Avenue (NE-bound) Roundswell
- Old Torrington Road (N-bound) Sticklepath
- Stafford (NE-bound) Sticklepath
- High Wall (E-bound) Sticklepath
- Opposite Station Entrance (Stop B) Barnstaple
- Sticklepath Terrace (NE-bound) Barnstaple
- Bus Station (Stand A) Barnstaple
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 1 Jun 2026 Operating between Ryde Transport Interchange and Island Free School given service number 71 effective from 01 June 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 Operating between Barnstaple Bus Station and Holsworthy/Shebbear given service number 71 / 72 effective from 31 August 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 71 bus?
The first 71 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 71 bus?
The last 71 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 71 bus cost?
The 71 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach South West day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 71 bus?
The 71 is operated by Stagecoach South West.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.