The average bus between Merton and Barnstaple takes 1h 34m and the fastest bus takes 1h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merton to Barnstaple. 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 every 4 hours between Merton and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merton is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Merton to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Merton station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Bideford Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Merton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Clinton Terrace station.
Merton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Merton and Barnstaple is 21.3 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Clinton Terrace to Bus Station via Bideford Quay in around 1h 28m.