How far is London from Barnstaple?

The distance between London and Barnstaple is approximately 278 km (173 miles).

Bus from London to Barnstaple starting at $23 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Barnstaple on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	6:55pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	10:25pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	6:55pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	10:25pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 37m	7:07pm	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (o/s Bickington Garage)	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 37m	7:07pm	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (o/s Bickington Garage)	No tags

Next departures for London to Barnstaple on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	10:25pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	4:20pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	4:20pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	4:20pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	6:55pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	6:55pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	6:55pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	10:25pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:29 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Barnstaple

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barnstaple. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

278 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $78	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$80 - $479	Average Duration3h 26m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $50	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting comfortable seating and a smooth booking process with guaranteed site availability. However, multiple reviews mention that the toilets lacked water and did not flush properly, which was noted as a significant concern for travelers. Overall, many found their trips pleasant enough to consider using the service again.

National Express London Barnstaple recent customer reviews

The entire process was smooth, my one and only serious gripe is the toilet has no water and doesn't flush, that's a major health hazard

Pavel M.

December 22, 2024

This was our first time using national express and it was a very pleasant experience and will definitely use them again.

Andrew W.

June 22, 2022

Not travelled on a coach for years, but it was a really easy journey arriving 1 min early after over 5 hours.

Mark L.

December 14, 2018

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Barnstaple by bus

How far is London from Barnstaple?
The distance between London and Barnstaple is approximately 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

$74

Today

$69

11-14

$69

11-15

$69

11-16

$55

11-17

$41

11-18

No data

The cheapest trip from London to Barnstaple was searched and found on Nov 17, 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 London to Barnstaple, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $78 for a bus ticket from London to Barnstaple based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-17.