The average bus between Barnstaple and Dawlish takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Dawlish. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Barnstaple and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 11:30 AM which arrives into Dawlish at 2:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 24m • 2 changes


3h 39m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes


2h 51m • 2 changes


4h 8m • 2 changes


3h 3m • 2 changes


3h 16m • 2 changes


3h 50m • 2 changes


3h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Dawlish station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Barnstaple to Dawlish bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Dawlish bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lanherne station.
Book your Barnstaple to Dawlish bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach South West.
The distance between Barnstaple and Dawlish is 69.3 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Lanherne via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 52m.