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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Barnstaple will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £66.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bournemouth for Barnstaple every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 158 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 158 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£64 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Barnstaple bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Barnstaple coaches for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:50 Bournemouth | 10h05 | 17:55 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:15 Bournemouth | 10h40 | 18:55 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:30 Bournemouth | 8h55 | 21:25 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Barnstaple
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Buses from Bournemouth to Barnstaple run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:47, the last at 16:22. The fastest coach covers the 158 km distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 158 km |
Average bus duration 8h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 05:47 |
Last bus 16:22 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to BarnstapleYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Barnstaple with National Express for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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