72 Bus Station ↔ Shebbear Square
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 09:00, last bus 17:10. 5 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) | 09:00 | 13:55 | 17:10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Station (NW-bound) | 09:05 | 13:59 | 17:17 |
| Old Torrington Road (S-bound) | 09:08 | 14:02 | 17:20 |
| Sainsbury's (NE-bound) | · | 14:06 | 17:23 |
| Lovacott Garage (E-bound) | · | 14:16 | 17:30 |
| Hunters Inn (S-bound) | 09:18 | 14:19 | 17:33 |
| All Saints' Church (opp) | 09:22 | 14:22 | 17:37 |
| Dartington Fields (opp) | 09:31 | 14:31 | 17:46 |
| Church (Stop A) | 09:35 | 14:35 | 17:50 |
| Taddiport Bridge (W-bound) | 09:40 | 14:40 | 17:55 |
| Green Dragon (W-bound) | 09:49 | 14:49 | 18:04 |
| The Old Union Inn (W-bound) | 09:53 | 14:53 | 18:08 |
| Square (NW-bound) | 10:05 | 15:05 | 18:20 |
Route map
All stops on route 72
72 towards Shebbear Square
- 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
- Lidl (W-bound) Great Torrington
- Torridge View (NW-bound) Great Torrington
- Rolle Road (SE-bound) Great Torrington
- Taddiport Bridge (W-bound) Great Torrington
- Watergate Bridge (W-bound) Langtree
- Green Dragon (W-bound) Langtree
- The Old Union Inn (W-bound) Stibb Cross
- Rowden Farm (E-bound) Caute
- Rose Hill (S-bound) Lake
- Shebbear College (opp) Lake
- School (NW-bound) Shebbear
- Square (NW-bound) Shebbear
72 towards Bus Station
- Square (E-bound) Shebbear
- School (opp) Shebbear
- Shebbear College (N-bound) Lake
- Rose Hill (N-bound) Lake
- Rowden Farm (opp) Caute
- 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 5 Apr 2026 Operating between Barnstaple Bus Station and Holsworthy/Shebbear given service number 72 / 71 effective from 05 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 72 bus?
The first 72 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 72 bus?
The last 72 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 72 bus cost?
The 72 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 72 bus?
The 72 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.