The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Barnstaple will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.
Of the 1 buses that leave Brighton 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 276 km distance in an average of 8 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 55 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 Brighton to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 276 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£61 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to Barnstaple bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Barnstaple coaches for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:05 Brighton | 8h55 | 16:00 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Barnstaple
Buses from Brighton to Barnstaple run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £39 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 15:02. The fastest coach covers the 276 km distance in 7h 28m.
Distance 276 km |
Average bus duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 28m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 15:02 |
FAQs: Brighton to Barnstaple coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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