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.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | 2 |
Shortest trip | 2 hours 30 minutes |
First departure | 11:00 |
Last departure | 19:20 |
Megabus schedule
Travel from Bristol to Barnstaple with Megabus in 2 hours 50 minutes.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | 2 |
Shortest trip | 2 hours 50 minutes |
First departure | 11:00 |
Last departure | 19:00 |
National Express schedule
Take the bus to Barnstaple from Bristol with National Express . The first departure is at 16:15, arriving at 19:35.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | up to 2 |
Shortest trip | 3 hours 20 minutes |
First departure | 16:15 |
Last departure | 16:40 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Bristol and Barnstaple?
Yes, buses operate daily from Bristol to Barnstaple, departing as early as 11:00.
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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.
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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.
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Which bus companies operate between Bristol and Barnstaple?
megabus, Megabus and National Express run buses to Barnstaple from Bristol.
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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.
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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.
Onward travel from Barnstaple
Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
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Braunton |
| 15 minutes | 4.9 miles |
Bridgwater |
| 2 hours 15 minutes | 46 miles |
Bristol |
| 2 hours 30 minutes | 68 miles |
Bristol Airport |
| 2 hours 30 minutes | 62 miles |
Ilfracombe |
| 23 minutes | 9.2 miles |
London |
| 6 hours | 172 miles |
London Heathrow Airport |
| 5 hours | 158 miles |
South Molton |
| 20 minutes | 11 miles |