The average bus between Plymouth and Barnstaple takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 twice daily between Plymouth and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 7:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Bampfylde Street and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Plymouth to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Plymouth to Barnstaple bus tickets online with National Express, Stagecoach South West and FlixBus.
The distance between Plymouth and Barnstaple is 79 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 50m.
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