85 Barnstaple to Holsworthy via Roundswell, Bideford
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 07:30, last bus 18:50. 9 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 85? 22 other bus routes are numbered 85 elsewhere in the UK — see every 85 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:30 | 11:30 | 14:10 | 16:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Fares on the 85
Adult single £1.50 to £3.00 · Adult return £2.50 to £7.80 · Child single £1.00 to £3.00 · Child return £1.50 to £5.20
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.50 | High Wall | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.50 | Barn Sainsburys | |||||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Bideford | ||||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.50 | Landcross Church | |||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.90 | £1.50 | Saltrens | ||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.90 | £1.90 | £1.50 | Monkleigh | |||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.30 | £1.90 | £1.50 | Stibb Cross | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.30 | £1.90 | £1.50 | £1.50 | £1.50 | Frithelstock Stone | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | – | £2.30 | £1.50 | £1.90 | Newton St Petrock | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.30 | £1.50 | £1.90 | £1.50 | Milton Dameral | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.90 | £2.30 | £1.90 | £1.50 | Holsworthy Beacon | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.80 | £3.00 | £1.90 | £1.90 | £1.50 | Holsworthy | |
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Barn Bus Station |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Barn Railway St.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach South West before you travel.
Tickets on the 85
Stagecoach South West publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Return · Single · Devon Day · Torbay Day · Torbay 7 Day · Torbay 28 Day · South West Day · North Devon Day
…and 12 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South West's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 29 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach South West.
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 Stagecoach South West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 85
85 towards Holsworthy
All 31 stops
- 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
- Chanters Road (SE-bound) Orchard Hill
- The Sports Ground (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 (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
- Industrial Estate (S-bound) Holsworthy
- Community Hospital (S-bound) Holsworthy
- North Road (adj) Holsworthy
- Football Club (SW-bound) Holsworthy
- Kingswood Meadow (SW-bound) Holsworthy
- Church (Stop B) Holsworthy
85 towards Barnstaple
All 30 stops
- 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
- Stibb Cross (E-bound) Stibb Cross
- The Union Inn (opp) 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
- Raleigh Garage (N-bound) Orchard Hill
- Heywood Road (NE-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 K) Barnstaple
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 5 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 January 2026 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 14 April 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 14 April 2024 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Devon County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1020951/126 · Registration PH1020951/165 · Changes in Devon County Council · 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?
Stagecoach South West's published fares on the 85: adult single £1.50 to £3.00, adult return £2.50 to £7.80, child single £1.00 to £3.00, child return £1.50 to £5.20. 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 Stagecoach South West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1020951/126. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.