Buses to Barnstaple from Bristol

The journey to Barnstaple from Bristol takes just 2 hours 30 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 6 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Bristol at 11:00.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Barnstaple, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Bristol and Barnstaple 7 days per week.

Megabus schedule

Travel from Bristol to Barnstaple with Megabus in 2 hours 50 minutes.

National Express schedule

Take the bus to Barnstaple from Bristol with National Express . The first departure is at 16:15, arriving at 19:35.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Bristol and Barnstaple?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Bristol to Barnstaple, departing as early as 11:00.

• How long is the bus trip from Bristol to Barnstaple?

  The fastest bus to Barnstaple from Bristol takes 2 hours 30 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 5 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Barnstaple from Bristol?

  It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

• Which bus companies operate between Bristol and Barnstaple?

  megabus, Megabus and National Express run buses to Barnstaple from Bristol.

• What time is the earliest bus from Bristol to Barnstaple?

  The first bus to Barnstaple from Bristol leaves at 11:00. The journey takes about 3 hours.

• When is the last bus to Barnstaple from Bristol?

  The last bus leaves Bristol at 16:40, arriving into Barnstaple at 20:10. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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