Bus and Coach from Barnstaple to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Which bus from Barnstaple to Bournemouth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Barnstaple to Bournemouth. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

from £36

tomorrow

Saturday

from £35

Sunday

from £54

Monday

Tuesday

from £28

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

10h 35m

0

08:40

Barnstaple
Coach Station

19:15

Bournemouth
University

0

Economy

£36

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2025 08:40:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2025 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
National Express

10h 20m

0

08:40

Barnstaple
Coach Station

19:00

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£38

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2025 08:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express

9h 55m

0

11:30

Barnstaple
Coach Station

21:25

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£57

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2025 11:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express

10h 8m

0

11:30

Barnstaple
Coach Station

21:38

Bournemouth
University

0

Economy

£61

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2025 11:30:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2025 21:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 8m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

9h 35m

0

11:30

Barnstaple
Coach Station

21:05

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£35

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 15/03/2025 11:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/03/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express

9h 45m

0

08:40

Barnstaple
Coach Station

18:25

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£45

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 15/03/2025 08:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/03/2025 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express

9h 15m

0

06:15

Barnstaple
Coach Station

15:30

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£54

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 15/03/2025 06:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/03/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

9h 15m

0

06:15

Barnstaple
Coach Station

15:30

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£54

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2025 06:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express

9h 35m

0

11:30

Barnstaple
Coach Station

21:05

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£54

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2025 11:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express

9h 48m

0

11:30

Barnstaple
Coach Station

21:18

Bournemouth
University

0

Economy

£54

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2025 11:30:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2025 21:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 48m
National Express

9h 45m

0

08:40

Barnstaple
Coach Station

18:25

Bournemouth
Train Station

0

Economy

£61

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2025 08:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2025 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express

10h 0m

0

08:40

Barnstaple
Coach Station

18:40

Bournemouth
University

0

Economy

£61

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2025 08:40:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Bournemouth via Wellington, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  12h 58m
  
  0
  
  08:40
  
  Barnstaple
  Coach Station
  
  10:00
  
  Wellington
  Post Office
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £23
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 08:40:00 to Post Office, Wellington (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
- National Express
  
  8h 48m
  
  0
  
  12:50
  
  Wellington
  Post Office
  
  21:38
  
  Bournemouth
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Post Office, Wellington (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 12:50:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 21:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
Travel time is 3h 43m longer, but you will save £20

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

10h 8m

0

11:30

Barnstaple
Coach Station

21:38

Bournemouth
University

0

Economy

£28

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 11:30:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 21:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 8m
National Express

10h 35m

0

08:40

Barnstaple
Coach Station

19:15

Bournemouth
University

0

Economy

£34

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2025 08:40:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2025 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m

All facts for Barnstaple to Bournemouth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 3 times by bus from Barnstaple to Bournemouth in one click. Book your Barnstaple to Bournemouth bus ticket starting from £28!

Cheapest Bus	£28
Fastest Bus	9h 15m
Earliest Coach	08:40
Latest Coach	11:30
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	158.0 km
Coach Companies	National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Barnstaple to Bournemouth?

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Barnstaple for Bournemouth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 13/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 10/03

Tuesday 11/03

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 13/03

£36

Friday 14/03

Saturday 15/03

£35

Sunday 16/03

£54

Monday 17/03

Tuesday 18/03

£28

Wednesday 19/03

Thursday 20/03

£36

Friday 21/03

£36

Saturday 22/03

Sunday 23/03

Monday 24/03

Tuesday 25/03

Wednesday 26/03

Thursday 27/03

Friday 28/03

Saturday 29/03

Sunday 30/03

Monday 31/03

£19

Tuesday 01/04

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 03/04

Friday 04/04

Saturday 05/04

Sunday 06/04

How to save money travelling from Barnstaple to Bournemouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Barnstaple to Bournemouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Barnstaple to Bournemouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Barnstaple to Bournemouth are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Barnstaple to Bournemouth?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Barnstaple to Bournemouth timetable.

National Express from Barnstaple to Bournemouth

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Barnstaple to Bournemouth:

Cheapest Price	£28
Fastest Coach	9h 15m
Earliest Coach	08:40
Last Coach	11:30
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	09/03/2025

In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Barnstaple and Bournemouth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Barnstaple and Bournemouth. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Coach Station

Silver St

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Coach Station

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Barnstaple to Bournemouth

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Barnstaple to Bournemouth. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Barnstaple to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Barnstaple Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Barnstaple Bournemouth bus trip is available from £28 and takes 10h 8m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Barnstaple to Bournemouth?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £28 to £61. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Bournemouth.

How many connections are available for the Barnstaple Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Barnstaple to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Barnstaple take?

The quickest coach from Barnstaple to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 9h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £54. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Barnstaple to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Barnstaple at 08:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Barnstaple to Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Barnstaple at 11:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Barnstaple Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Barnstaple to Bournemouth can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Barnstaple and Bournemouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bournemouth from Barnstaple?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Barnstaple Bournemouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Barnstaple Bournemouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Barnstaple to Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Barnstaple to Bournemouth

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Barnstaple and to Bournemouth

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Barnstaple and to Bournemouth. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!