What is the travel distance from Barnstaple to London?

The distance covered from Barnstaple to London is 278 km (173 miles).

Bus from Barnstaple to London starting at $37 | Compare & Save up to 51%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Barnstaple to London on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Barnstaple Bus Station	6h 10m	2:50pm	Earl's Court	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Barnstaple Bus Station	6h 30m	3:10pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (opp Bickington Garage)	6h 10m	5:25pm	Earl's Court	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (opp Bickington Garage)	6h 35m	5:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Barnstaple Bus Station	5h 55m	5:25pm	Earl's Court	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Barnstaple to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

278 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $79	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $480	Average Duration3h 54m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $55	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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National Express

4/529,709 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, the bus service provided by National Express is generally positive. Customers appreciate the cleanliness of the buses and efficiency of the drivers. However, some customers have mentioned that they would prefer more comfortable seats for longer journeys. Overall, National Express offers a friendly and efficient travel experience with room for improvement in terms of seating comfort on longer trips.

National Express Barnstaple London recent customer reviews

A good service excellent price -onky issue was the toilet wasn't working!! This is quite important!!

Kay D.

September 4, 2019

Excellent ride

Ebenezer Kweku K.

April 25, 2024

I missed the bus so a could not comment.

Geoff E.

October 20, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barnstaple to London by bus

What is the travel distance from Barnstaple to London?
The distance covered from Barnstaple to London is 278 km (173 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-11

$70

11-12

$70

Today

$70

11-14

No data

11-15

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11-16

$41

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The cheapest trip from Barnstaple to London was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $74 for a bus ticket from Barnstaple to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-16.