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Which bus from Barnstaple to Portsmouth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Barnstaple to Portsmouth. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
tomorrow
£41
Tuesday
£39
Wednesday
£36
Thursday
£36
Friday
£41
Saturday
£39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 17:15 Portsmouth International Port  Economy £41
National Express 8h 0m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 19:25 Portsmouth University  Economy £48
National Express 10h 0m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:30 Portsmouth University  Economy £52
National Express 9h 55m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £53
National Express 7h 55m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 19:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:25
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £22
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      6h 25m
      0
      13:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      19:40
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 20m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 15:50 Portsmouth International Port  Economy £39
National Express 7h 55m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 14:25 Portsmouth University  Economy £48
National Express 7h 50m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 14:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £50
National Express 10h 5m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:30 Portsmouth University  Economy £52
National Express 10h 0m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:25
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      6h 25m
      0
      13:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      19:40
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 20m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 15:50 Portsmouth International Port  Economy £36
National Express 7h 55m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 14:25 Portsmouth University  Economy £48
National Express 10h 5m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:30 Portsmouth University  Economy £48
National Express 7h 50m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 14:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £50
National Express 10h 0m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:25
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      6h 25m
      0
      13:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      19:40
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 20m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 15:50 Portsmouth International Port  Economy £36
National Express 7h 55m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 14:25 Portsmouth University  Economy £48
National Express 10h 5m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:30 Portsmouth University  Economy £49
National Express 7h 50m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 14:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £50
National Express 10h 0m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:25
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      6h 25m
      0
      13:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      19:40
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 5m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 17:35 Portsmouth International Port  Economy £41
National Express 10h 25m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:55 Portsmouth University  Economy £48
National Express 10h 20m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £50
National Express 8h 45m 10:40 Barnstaple Coach Station 19:25 Portsmouth University  Economy £52
National Express 8h 40m 10:40 Barnstaple Coach Station 19:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:25
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      6h 25m
      0
      13:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      19:40
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 06:45 Barnstaple Coach Station 17:15 Portsmouth International Port  Economy £39
National Express 9h 45m 06:45 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:30 Portsmouth University  Economy £48
National Express 10h 30m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:55 Portsmouth University  Economy £48
National Express 9h 40m 06:45 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £49
National Express 10h 25m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      09:25
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      6h 25m
      0
      13:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      19:40
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Barnstaple to Portsmouth is £30 on 10/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


All facts for Barnstaple to Portsmouth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 5 times by bus from Barnstaple to Portsmouth in one click. Book your Barnstaple to Portsmouth bus ticket starting from £30!

Cheapest Bus £30
Fastest Bus 7h 50m
Earliest Coach 06:30
Latest Coach 11:25
Daily Bus Connections 5 Ø
Distance 210.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Barnstaple to Portsmouth?

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Barnstaple for Portsmouth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
Monday 02/11
£53
Tuesday 03/11
£50
Wednesday 04/11
£36
Thursday 05/11
£36
Friday 06/11
£48
Saturday 07/11
£48
Sunday 08/11
£48
Monday 09/11
£39
Tuesday 10/11
£30
Wednesday 11/11
£50
Thursday 12/11
£48
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£48
Sunday 15/11
£50
Monday 16/11
£48
Tuesday 17/11
£36
Wednesday 18/11
£39
Thursday 19/11
£54
Friday 20/11
£41
Saturday 21/11
£41
Sunday 22/11

How to save money travelling from Barnstaple to Portsmouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Barnstaple to Portsmouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Barnstaple to Portsmouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Barnstaple to Portsmouth are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Barnstaple to Portsmouth?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Barnstaple to Portsmouth timetable.

National Express from Barnstaple to Portsmouth

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Barnstaple to Portsmouth:

Cheapest Price £36
Fastest Coach 7h 50m
Earliest Coach 06:30
Last Coach 11:25
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 08/10/2026
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Barnstaple and Portsmouth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Barnstaple and Portsmouth. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Barnstaple to Portsmouth

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Barnstaple to Portsmouth. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Barnstaple to Portsmouth bus

How much does a Barnstaple Portsmouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Barnstaple Portsmouth bus trip is available from £30 and takes 9h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Barnstaple to Portsmouth?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £30 to £58. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Portsmouth.

How many connections are available for the Barnstaple Portsmouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Barnstaple to Portsmouth is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Portsmouth from Barnstaple take?

The quickest coach from Barnstaple to Portsmouth is provided by National Express and takes 7h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £50. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Barnstaple to Portsmouth?

The earliest bus to Portsmouth departs from Barnstaple at 06:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Barnstaple to Portsmouth?

The latest bus to Portsmouth departs from Barnstaple at 11:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Barnstaple Portsmouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Barnstaple to Portsmouth can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Portsmouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Barnstaple and Portsmouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Portsmouth from Barnstaple?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Barnstaple Portsmouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Barnstaple Portsmouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Barnstaple to Portsmouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Barnstaple to Portsmouth?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Barnstaple and Portsmouth. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Barnstaple to Portsmouth?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Barnstaple and Portsmouth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Barnstaple to Portsmouth

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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