85 Bus Station ↔ Holsworthy Church
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 07:30, last bus 18:50. 9 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 K) | 08:30 | 11:30 | 14:10 | 16:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Station (NW-bound) | 08:34 | 11:34 | 14:14 | 16:55 |
| Gratton Way (W-bound) | 08:39 | 11:40 | 14:20 | 17:01 |
| Bideford Quay (Stop A) | 08:56 | 11:58 | 14:39 | 17:23 |
| Chapel (opp) | 09:00 | 12:02 | 14:43 | 17:28 |
| The Bell Inn (nr) | 09:07 | 12:08 | 14:49 | 17:35 |
| Stone Farm (opp) | 09:09 | 12:11 | 14:53 | 17:39 |
| Stibb Cross (W-bound) | 09:16 | 12:18 | 14:59 | 17:45 |
| Venn Green (SW-bound) | 09:24 | 12:25 | 15:07 | 17:54 |
| Freshlay (SW-bound) | 09:28 | 12:30 | 15:11 | 17:59 |
| Community Hospital (S-bound) | 09:34 | 12:36 | 15:17 | 18:05 |
| Church (Stop B) | 09:37 | 12:40 | 15:21 | 18:08 |
Route map
All stops on route 85
85 towards Holsworthy Church
- Bus Station (Stand K) 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
- Heywood Road (SW-bound) Orchard Hill
- Raleigh Garage (S-bound) Orchard Hill
- The Sports Ground (SE-bound) Bideford
- Chanters Road (SE-bound) Orchard Hill
- 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 (W-bound) Stibb Cross
- Woodford Bridge (SW-bound) Milton Damerel
- Venn Green (SW-bound) Milton Damerel
- Freshlay (SW-bound) Holsworthy Beacon
- Shelter (SW-bound) Holsworthy Beacon
- Livestock Market (W-bound) Holsworthy
- Community Hospital (S-bound) Holsworthy
- Industrial Estate (S-bound) Holsworthy
- North Road (adj) Holsworthy
- Football Club (SW-bound) Holsworthy
- Kingswood Meadow (SW-bound) Holsworthy
- Church (Stop B) Holsworthy
85 towards Bus Station
- Library (Stop A) Holsworthy
- Football Club (NE-bound) Holsworthy
- North Road opp Holsworthy
- Community Hospital (N-bound) Holsworthy
- Industrial Estate (N-bound) Holsworthy
- Livestock Market (E-bound) Holsworthy
- Freshlay (NE-bound) Holsworthy Beacon
- Venn Green (NE-bound) Milton Damerel
- Woodford Bridge (NE-bound) Milton Damerel
- The Union Inn (opp) Stibb Cross
- Stibb Cross (E-bound) Stibb Cross
- Stone Farm (opp) 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
- Chanters Road (NW-bound) Orchard Hill
- Heywood Road (NE-bound) Orchard Hill
- Raleigh Garage (N-bound) Orchard Hill
- Gratton Way (E-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 and Holsworthy given service number 85 effective from 05 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 5 Apr 2026 Operating between Holsworthy and Bridgerule given service number 85 effective from 05 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 4 Jan 2026 Operating between Holsworthy and Tavistock given service number 85 effective from 04 January 2026. To amend Route.
- 🆕 Registered effective 1 Sept 2025 Operating between West Moors, St Marys Church and St Peters School Southbourne given service number 85 effective from 01 September 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 85 bus?
The first 85 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 85 bus?
The last 85 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 85 bus cost?
The 85 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 85 bus?
The 85 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.