What is the distance between Heathrow and Barnstaple?

Heathrow and Barnstaple are 255 km (158 miles) apart.

Bus from Heathrow to Barnstaple starting at $76 | Compare & Save up to 39%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Barnstaple on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 50m	4:20pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 35m	10:25pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 50m	4:20pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	6h 15m	6:55pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	6h 15m	6:55pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 9:02 PM GMT.

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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 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

255 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $122	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$55 - $55	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have highlighted the friendly and efficient service provided by drivers, with many appreciating the comfortable journey offered at a good price. The buses are generally on time despite occasional traffic delays. However, some users noted issues such as unintelligible audio announcements and heating problems in modern buses, along with minor lavatory inconveniences due to user error.

National Express Heathrow Barnstaple recent customer reviews

40 minutes late out of Heathrow and very little information, said delayed but no further information as to how long!!

Chris N.

May 11, 2024

Nice drivers. Only thing the lavatory conked out because someone left the tap running

Christine O.

May 8, 2024

Audio announcements of departures were unintelligible. We had to get out there in the scrum and watch for our bus, which had several destinations noted.

Thomas T.

February 3, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heathrow to Barnstaple by bus

What is the distance between Heathrow and Barnstaple?
Heathrow and Barnstaple are 255 km (158 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$76

11-16

$84

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$76

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The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Barnstaple was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $125 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Barnstaple based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-11-20.