The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Barnstaple will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £51.
Of the 1 buses that leave Stansted 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 311 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 50 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 coach and train for Stansted to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £67, and a coach costs an average of £67.
Distance: 311 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£78 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stansted to Barnstaple bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Barnstaple coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:50 Stansted | 8h50 | 18:40 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted to Barnstaple
Buses from Stansted to Barnstaple run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £67 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 05:47, the last at 14:55. The fastest coach covers the 311 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 311 km |
Average bus duration 7h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 05:47 |
Last bus 14:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted to BarnstapleYou can travel by bus between Stansted to Barnstaple with National Express for as low as £67. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stansted to Barnstaple coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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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