Portsmouth to Barnstaple bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Barnstaple

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£51

Average price

£51

Fastest journey

10 h 35 m

Average duration

10 h 35 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

210 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Portsmouth to Barnstaple will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £51.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Portsmouth 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 210 km distance in an average of 10 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 10 h 35 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.

National Express
08:2010h35
Portsmouth
18:55Barnstaple
£511One-way
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Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Barnstaple

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, and a coach costs an average of £59.

Distance: 210 km

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Train

£59

Average Price

£34

Average Price

Cheapest

8h 32m

Average total duration

8h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 14m

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30m

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National Express

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South Western Railway

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Barnstaple

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Buses from Portsmouth to Barnstaple run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £19 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £19
Distance
210 km
Average bus duration
8h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
£59
Buses per day
7
Fastest bus
8h 25m
First bus
05:20
Last bus
17:29
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £19

Bus providers: National Express from Portsmouth to BarnstapleYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to Barnstaple with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 25m
Cheapest Price
£34
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Portsmouth to Barnstaple coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Portsmouth to Barnstaple with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Barnstaple.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Portsmouth to Barnstaple can start from as little as £29 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Portsmouth to Barnstaple is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Portsmouth to Barnstaple is on average 8 h 35 min   for the 130 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Portsmouth to Barnstaple by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Portsmouth to Barnstaple leaves at 06: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Portsmouth to Barnstaple leaves at 13: 30.
Take the Portsmouth to Barnstaple coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route from Portsmouth to Barnstaple as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Portsmouth, University, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station), located 0.1 miles (211 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Portsmouth to Barnstaple is February.
You have options as you can travel from Portsmouth to Barnstaple 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Barnstaple

Portsmouth
Barnstaple
The major coach station for departures in Portsmouth is Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange for your trip from Portsmouth to Barnstaple.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
The Hard
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at The Hard (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
  • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Wharf Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the terminal (in the station)
  • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Portsmouth, International Port
  • Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
Portsmouth, University
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Southsea, Clarence Esplanade
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