870 Crediton to Tiverton via Bickleigh, Cotteylands
Operated by MD Coaches. First bus 09:20, last bus 13:50. 2 journeys on Fridays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 870? 4 other bus routes are numbered 870 elsewhere in the UK — see every 870 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:20 |
|---|---|
| St Lawences Green (E-bound) | 09:20 |
| Red Lion (W-bound) | 09:30 |
| Stockleigh Turn (opp) | 09:36 |
| Shelter (E-bound) | 09:46 |
| White Cross (NE-bound) | 09:50 |
| Church (opp) | 09:54 |
| Cruwys Arms (opp) | 10:03 |
| Way Corner (S-bound) | 10:12 |
| Cadeleigh Arms (E-bound) | 10:22 |
| Bickleigh Bridge (NE-bound) | 10:28 |
| Fore Street (W-bound) | 10:45 |
| Bus Station (Departures) | 10:50 |
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.
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 and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Tiverton: 1 journey, first 09:20 towards Crediton: 1 journey, first 13:50
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Tiverton: 1 journey, first 09:20 towards Crediton: 1 journey, first 13:50
Route map
All stops on route 870
870 towards Tiverton
All 28 stops
- St Lawences Green (E-bound) Crediton
- Museum (E-bound) Crediton
- Memorial (SE-bound) Crediton
- Snooker Hall (E-bound) Crediton
- Bramble Lane (NE-bound) Crediton
- Creedy Bridge (S-bound) Crediton
- Memorial (SE-bound) Shobrooke
- Red Lion (E-bound) Shobrooke
- Red Lion (W-bound) Shobrooke
- Memorial (SW-bound) Shobrooke
- Phone Box (opp) Shobrooke
- Stockleigh Turn (opp) Stockleigh Pomeroy
- Coffintree Cross (NE-bound) Stockleigh Pomeroy
- Shelter (E-bound) Cheriton Fitzpaine
- White Cross (NE-bound) Cheriton Fitzpaine
- Church (opp) Poughill
- Cruwys Arms (opp) Pennymoor
- Church (E-bound) Cruwys Morchard
- Way Corner (S-bound) Way Village
- Cadeleigh Arms (E-bound) Cadeleigh
- Bickleigh Bridge (NE-bound) Bickleigh
- Ashley Rise (N-bound) Cotteylands
- The Walronds (NE-bound) Cotteylands
- Howden Road (N-bound) Cotteylands
- Riverbank (W-bound) Tiverton
- Fore Street (W-bound) Tiverton
- West Exe South (S-bound) Cotteylands
- Bus Station (Departures) Tiverton
870 towards Crediton
All 25 stops
- Bus Station (Departures) Tiverton
- Howden Road (S-bound) Cotteylands
- The Walronds (opp) Cotteylands
- Ashley Rise (opp) Cotteylands
- Bickleigh Bridge (SW-bound) Bickleigh
- Cadeleigh Arms (opp) Cadeleigh
- Way Corner (N-bound) Way Village
- Church (opp) Cruwys Morchard
- Cruwys Arms (S-bound) Pennymoor
- Cross (E-bound) Poughill
- White Cross (SW-bound) Cheriton Fitzpaine
- Half Moon Inn (W-bound) Cheriton Fitzpaine
- Coffintree Cross (SW-bound) Stockleigh Pomeroy
- Stockleigh Turn (SW-bound) Stockleigh Pomeroy
- Phone Box (SW-bound) Shobrooke
- Memorial (SE-bound) Shobrooke
- Red Lion (E-bound) Shobrooke
- Memorial (SW-bound) Shobrooke
- Red Lion (W-bound) Shobrooke
- Creedy Bridge (N-bound) Crediton
- Bramble Lane (SW-bound) Crediton
- Parish Church (W-bound) Crediton
- Union Terrace (W-bound) Crediton
- Museum (W-bound) Crediton
- Green (W-bound) Crediton
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 4 September 2026 Friday only
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Devon County council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH2008096/26 · Changes in Devon County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 870 bus?
The first 870 departure on Fridays leaves at 09:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 870 bus?
The last 870 on Fridays leaves its first stop at 13:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 870 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 870 bus?
The 870 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 6 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH2008096/26. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.