What is the travel distance from Bridgwater to Barnstaple?

The distance between Bridgwater and Barnstaple is around 74 km (46 miles).

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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bridgwater to Barnstaple on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35pm	Bridgwater Coach Station	2h 5m	6:40pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10pm	Bridgwater Coach Station	1h 55m	10:05pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Bridgwater Coach Station	2h	4:15pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Bridgwater Coach Station	2h	4:15pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Bridgwater Coach Station	2h 5m	6:40pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bridgwater to Barnstaple

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Barnstaple. The journey takes about 2 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2h 12mAverage Duration

75 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $54	Average Duration2h 12m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $78	Average Duration2h 43m	CO₂ emissions 2kg 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 Bridgwater to Barnstaple by bus

What is the travel distance from Bridgwater to Barnstaple?
The distance between Bridgwater and Barnstaple is around 74 km (46 miles).

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The cheapest trip from Bridgwater to Barnstaple 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 Bridgwater to Barnstaple, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $54 for a bus ticket from Bridgwater to Barnstaple based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-11-19.