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Compare all timetables for the bus from Colchester to Barnstaple

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Colchester to Barnstaple from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
£42
tomorrow
£48
Friday
Saturday
£62
Sunday
£64
Monday
£48
Tuesday
£45

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 16:20 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 10h 30m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 22:25 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £72

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 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 16:20 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £48
National Express 10h 30m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 22:25 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 40m
      0
      05:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      07:50
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      16:15
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 40m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 16:15 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £62
National Express 10h 10m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 22:05 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 40m
      0
      05:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      07:50
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      16:15
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £32

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 40m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 16:15 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £64
National Express 10h 10m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 22:05 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £72
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 40m
      0
      05:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      07:50
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      16:15
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £34

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 16:20 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £48
National Express 10h 30m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 22:25 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 40m
      0
      05:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      07:50
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      16:15
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 16:20 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £45
National Express 10h 30m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 22:25 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 30m
      0
      11:55
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      14:43
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 1h 47m
    • National Express
      5h 55m
      0
      16:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      22:25
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Colchester to Barnstaple is £42 on 22/04/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Colchester and Barnstaple

See here how frequent the connections between Colchester and Barnstaple are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Colchester to Barnstaple. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Colchester and Barnstaple.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Colchester to Barnstaple, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Colchester and Barnstaple, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Colchester to Barnstaple

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Colchester to Barnstaple in one click! Book your bus ticket from Colchester to Barnstaple starting from £42!

Cheapest Bus £42
Fastest Bus 10h 10m
Earliest Coach 05:35
Latest Coach 11:55
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 355.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Colchester to Barnstaple

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Colchester for Barnstaple: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 22/04/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 20/04
Tuesday 21/04
Wednesday 22/04
£42
Thursday 23/04
£48
Friday 24/04
Saturday 25/04
£62
Sunday 26/04
£64
Monday 27/04
£48
Tuesday 28/04
£45
Wednesday 29/04
£45
Thursday 30/04
£45
Friday 01/05
£48
Saturday 02/05
£64
Sunday 03/05
£70
Monday 04/05
£70
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
Friday 08/05
£45
Saturday 09/05
£63
Sunday 10/05
£66
Monday 11/05
£48
Tuesday 12/05
£48
Wednesday 13/05
£48
Thursday 14/05
£45
Friday 15/05
£48
Saturday 16/05
£66
Sunday 17/05

The cheapest time to travel from Colchester to Barnstaple

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Colchester to Barnstaple, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £42, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Colchester to Barnstaple. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £64.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Colchester to Barnstaple, with £42. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £66.

How to save money travelling from Colchester to Barnstaple

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Colchester to Barnstaple in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Colchester to Barnstaple, 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 Colchester to Barnstaple are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Colchester to Barnstaple

These are the most booked bus companies between Colchester to Barnstaple from our users.

National Express from Colchester to Barnstaple

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £42
Fastest Coach 10h 10m
Earliest Coach 05:35
Last Coach 11:55
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 28/03/2026

All bus stations and stops in Colchester and Barnstaple

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Colchester and Barnstaple.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Colchester to Barnstaple

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Colchester to Barnstaple? Or which bus companies serve the route Colchester to Barnstaple? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Colchester to Barnstaple bus

How much does a Colchester - Barnstaple coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Colchester - Barnstaple bus trip is available from £42 and takes 10h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Colchester to Barnstaple is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £42 to £72. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Colchester to Barnstaple is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Barnstaple from Colchester take?

The quickest coach from Colchester to Barnstaple is provided by National Express and takes 10h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £68. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Colchester to Barnstaple?

The earliest bus to Barnstaple departs from Colchester at 05:35. 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 Colchester to Barnstaple?

The latest bus to Barnstaple departs from Colchester at 11:55. 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 Colchester - Barnstaple route?

Passengers looking to travel from Colchester to Barnstaple 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 Colchester and Barnstaple?

You can check all the direct connections between Colchester and Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple from Colchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Colchester Barnstaple 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 Colchester Barnstaple 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 Colchester to Barnstaple on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Colchester to Barnstaple?

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 2 daily trips between Colchester and Barnstaple. 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 Colchester to Barnstaple?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Colchester and Barnstaple 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 Colchester to Barnstaple

Economy
Economy

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

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