The average bus between Bude and Barnstaple takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bude 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 Bude and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bude is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 12m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change

2h 28m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Bude to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Bude station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Bude to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from The Strand station.
Bude to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Bude and Barnstaple is 44.2 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a bus from The Strand to Bus Station via Library in around 2h 32m.