873 South Molton circular via Stags Head, Filleigh
Operated by Taw & Torridge. First bus 08:50, last bus 11:50. 2 journeys on Thursdays. Fares: adult single £1.60 to £2.30 — more.
Wanted a different 873? 3 other bus routes are numbered 873 elsewhere in the UK — see every 873 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 11:50 |
|---|---|
| King Street (W-bound) | 11:50 |
| Stag's Head (opp) | 12:00 |
| Cross (N-bound) | 12:05 |
| Village Hall (opp) | 12:10 |
| Shelter (opp) | 12:25 |
| Broad Street (E-bound) | 12:55 |
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 873
Adult single £1.60 to £2.30 · Adult return £1.85 to £3.10 · Child single £1.00 to £1.50 · Child return £1.35 to £2.10
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.70 | Filleigh 873_2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £1.80 | £1.60 | East/West Buckland 873_3 | |
| £2.30 | £1.70 | £1.60 | Brayford 873_4 |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is South Molton 873_1.
Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 29 July 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Taw & Torridge before you travel.
Tickets on the 873
Taw & Torridge publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single · Single Ticket - Adult
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Taw & Torridge's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 30 July 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Taw & Torridge.
Route map
All stops on route 873
873 towards South Molton
All 16 stops
- King Street (W-bound) South Molton
- Mole Ridge Way (N-bound) South Molton
- Hacche Lane (N-bound) South Molton
- Pathfields (NW-bound) South Molton
- Aller Cross (W-bound) Stags Head
- Stag's Head (opp) Stags Head
- Sawmills Cross (opp) Stags Head
- Old Railway Station (NW-bound) Filleigh
- Cross (N-bound) East Buckland
- School (NW-bound) West Buckland
- Village Hall (opp) West Buckland
- Kimbland Cross (NE-bound) Brayfordhill
- Shelter (opp) Brayfordhill
- Hacche Lane (S-bound) South Molton
- Mole Ridge Way (adj) South Molton
- Broad Street (E-bound) South Molton
873 inbound
All 11 stops
- Barnstaple Cross (NE-bound) Brayfordhill
- Kimbland Cross (SW-bound) Brayfordhill
- Village Hall (opp) West Buckland
- School (SE-bound) West Buckland
- Cross (S-bound) East Buckland
- Old Railway Station (opp) Filleigh
- Stag's Head (E-bound) Stags Head
- Aller Cross (E-bound) Stags Head
- Hacche Lane (S-bound) South Molton
- Mole Ridge Way (adj) South Molton
- Broad Street (E-bound) South Molton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 873 bus?
The first 873 departure on Thursdays leaves at 08:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 873 bus?
The last 873 on Thursdays leaves its first stop at 11:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 873 bus cost?
Taw & Torridge's published fares on the 873: adult single £1.60 to £2.30, adult return £1.85 to £3.10, child single £1.00 to £1.50, child return £1.35 to £2.10. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Taw & Torridge day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 873 bus?
The 873 is operated by Taw & Torridge.
Timetable data from Taw & Torridge via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Taw & Torridge last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 15 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.