The average bus between Barnstaple and Lydford Gorge takes 4h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Lydford Gorge. 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 4 times a day between Barnstaple and Lydford Gorge. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Lydford Gorge at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bideford Quay and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple to Lydford Gorge. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Lydford Gorge station via Bideford Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Barnstaple to Lydford Gorge bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Lydford Gorge bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Waitrose station.
The distance between Barnstaple and Lydford Gorge is 48.9 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Lydford Gorge opp Main Entr via Bideford Quay, Waitrose, and West Street in around 3h 37m.