The average bus between Watchet and Barnstaple takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watchet 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 3 times a day between Watchet and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:14 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Watchet is at 5:43 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Hither Mead and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Watchet to Barnstaple? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Watchet to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Watchet station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Hither Mead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Watchet to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Brendon Road station.
Watchet to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Watchet and Barnstaple is 52 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a bus from Brendon Road to Bus Station via Hither Mead, Castle Way, and Post Office in around 3h 42m.