How far is Barnstaple from Bridgwater?

Barnstaple and Bridgwater are 74 km (46 miles) apart.

Bus from Barnstaple to Bridgwater starting at $50 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Barnstaple to Bridgwater on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Barnstaple Bus Station	2h 10m	8:25am	Bridgwater Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (opp Bickington Garage)	2h 35m	10:55am	Bridgwater Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Barnstaple Bus Station	2h 15m	10:55am	Bridgwater Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (opp Bickington Garage)	2h 30m	1:45pm	Bridgwater Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Barnstaple Bus Station	2h 15m	1:45pm	Bridgwater Coach Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Barnstaple to Bridgwater

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bridgwater. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

77 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $54	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $78	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $9	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $53

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barnstaple to Bridgwater by bus

How far is Barnstaple from Bridgwater?
Barnstaple and Bridgwater are 74 km (46 miles) apart.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Barnstaple to Bridgwater was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barnstaple to Bridgwater, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $54 for a bus ticket from Barnstaple to Bridgwater based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-11-20.