859 South Molton circular via Stags Head, Chittlehampton
Operated by MD Coaches. First bus 10:15, last bus 13:15. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 859? 5 other bus routes are numbered 859 elsewhere in the UK — see every 859 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:15 | 13:15 |
|---|---|---|
| King Street (W-bound) | 10:15 | 13:15 |
| The Square (NE-bound) | 10:30 | 13:30 |
| Broad Street (E-bound) | 10:43 | 13:43 |
| King Street (W-bound) | 10:45 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
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 MD Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December 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 859
859 towards South Molton
All 8 stops
- King Street (W-bound) South Molton
- Nadder Lane (W-bound) South Molton
- Bray Bridge (W-bound) Stags Head
- The Square (NE-bound) Chittlehampton
- Bray Bridge (E-bound) Stags Head
- Nadder Lane (E-bound) South Molton
- Broad Street (E-bound) South Molton
- King Street (W-bound) South Molton
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 5 January 2026 Monday to Saturday
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Devon county council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH2008096/24 · Changes in Devon County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 859 bus?
The first 859 departure on weekdays leaves at 10:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 859 bus?
The last 859 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 13:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 859 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 859 bus?
The 859 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 1 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH2008096/24. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.