The average bus between Bournemouth and Barnstaple takes 7h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Bournemouth to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Bournemouth to Barnstaple bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Bournemouth and Barnstaple is 157.9 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 40m.