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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barnstaple to Bournemouth
The cheapest option from Barnstaple to Bournemouth is coach, with an average price of £63. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Bournemouth among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 158 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£63 Average Price Cheapest option | £65 Average Price |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest option 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Barnstaple to Bournemouth coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barnstaple to Bournemouth
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Typically, there are 3 buses per day from Barnstaple to Bournemouth, including direct buses, taking around 8h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £63 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 17:45. The fastest coach covers the 158 km distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 158 km |
Average bus duration 8h 50m |
Lowest ticket price £63 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 17:45 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Barnstaple to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between Barnstaple to Bournemouth with National Express for as low as £63. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Barnstaple to Bournemouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnstaple to Bournemouth by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and Bournemouth
Most Barnstaple to Bournemouth buses use the Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) to Bournemouth, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Barnstaple and Bournemouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) from Barnstaple city centre
Getting to Bournemouth, Coach Station from Bournemouth city centre
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