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Compare all timetables for the bus from Ipswich to Barnstaple

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

today
£44
tomorrow
£50
Saturday
£62
Sunday
Monday
£47
Tuesday
£46
Wednesday
£43

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 25m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 16:25 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £44
National Express 10h 40m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:55 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 40m
      0
      11:15
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      14:10
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      5h 55m
      0
      16:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      21:55
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 5m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 17:05 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £50
National Express 10h 40m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:55 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 20m
      0
      11:15
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      14:10
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      5h 35m
      0
      16:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      21:35
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and 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 11h 20m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 16:20 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £62
National Express 10h 20m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:35 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 20m
      0
      11:15
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      14:10
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      5h 35m
      0
      16:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      21:35
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £30

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 25m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 16:25 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £47
National Express 10h 40m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:55 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 20m
      0
      11:15
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      14:10
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      5h 35m
      0
      16:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      21:35
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 25m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 16:25 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £46
National Express 10h 40m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:55 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 20m
      0
      11:15
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      14:10
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      5h 35m
      0
      16:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      21:35
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 25m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 16:25 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £43
National Express 10h 40m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:55 Barnstaple Coach Station  Economy £67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Barnstaple via London, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 20m
      0
      11:15
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      14:10
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      5h 35m
      0
      16:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      21:35
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ipswich to Barnstaple is £40 on 18/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Ipswich and Barnstaple

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

Facts about coaches from Ipswich to Barnstaple

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Ipswich to Barnstaple in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ipswich to Barnstaple starting from £40!

Cheapest Bus £40
Fastest Bus 10h 20m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Latest Coach 11:15
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 376.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Ipswich to Barnstaple

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ipswich for Barnstaple: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 29/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
£44
Friday 30/10
£50
Saturday 31/10
£62
Sunday 01/11
Monday 02/11
£47
Tuesday 03/11
£46
Wednesday 04/11
£43
Thursday 05/11
£44
Friday 06/11
£46
Saturday 07/11
£60
Sunday 08/11
£62
Monday 09/11
£47
Tuesday 10/11
£45
Wednesday 11/11
£42
Thursday 12/11
£46
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£64
Sunday 15/11
£45
Monday 16/11
£46
Tuesday 17/11
£47
Wednesday 18/11
£40
Thursday 19/11
£44
Friday 20/11
£45
Saturday 21/11
£64
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Ipswich to Barnstaple

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ipswich to Barnstaple, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £40, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ipswich to Barnstaple. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £60.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ipswich to Barnstaple, with £40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £66.

How to save money travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Barnstaple are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ipswich to Barnstaple

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

National Express from Ipswich to Barnstaple

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £43
Fastest Coach 10h 20m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Last Coach 11:15
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 04/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in Ipswich and Barnstaple

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ipswich to Barnstaple

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

FAQs about the Ipswich to Barnstaple bus

How much does a Ipswich - Barnstaple coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ipswich - Barnstaple bus trip is available from £40 and takes 11h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Ipswich to Barnstaple is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £40 to £73. 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 Ipswich - Barnstaple route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ipswich 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 Ipswich take?

The quickest coach from Ipswich to Barnstaple is provided by National Express and takes 10h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £71. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ipswich to Barnstaple?

The earliest bus to Barnstaple departs from Ipswich at 05:00. 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 Ipswich to Barnstaple?

The latest bus to Barnstaple departs from Ipswich at 11:15. 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 Ipswich - Barnstaple route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Barnstaple?

You can check all the direct connections between Ipswich 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 Ipswich?

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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Barnstaple on your planned travel date.

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

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Barnstaple

Economy
Economy

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

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