Bus and Coach from Portsmouth to Barnstaple: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Portsmouth to Barnstaple

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

today

from £34

tomorrow

Saturday

from £35

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

from £32

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

11h 0m

0

05:20

Portsmouth
University

16:20

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£34

A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 15/05/2025 05:20:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/05/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
National Express

10h 45m

0

05:35

Portsmouth
The Hard Interchange

16:20

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£34

A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 15/05/2025 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/05/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express

10h 55m

0

09:00

Portsmouth
University

19:55

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£37

A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 15/05/2025 09:00:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/05/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
National Express

10h 35m

0

09:20

Portsmouth
The Hard Interchange

19:55

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£37

A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 15/05/2025 09:20:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/05/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
National Express

11h 55m

0

08:00

Portsmouth
International Port

19:55

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£40

A Bus from National Express goes from International Port, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 15/05/2025 08:00:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/05/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

9h 35m

0

10:05

Portsmouth
The Hard Interchange

19:40

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£35

A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 17/05/2025 10:05:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/05/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express

8h 15m

0

13:50

Portsmouth
The Hard Interchange

22:05

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£52

A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 17/05/2025 13:50:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/05/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express

7h 45m

0

08:30

Portsmouth
The Hard Interchange

16:15

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£54

A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 17/05/2025 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/05/2025 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

10h 55m

0

09:00

Portsmouth
University

19:55

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£32

A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 20/05/2025 09:00:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/05/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
National Express

11h 55m

0

08:00

Portsmouth
International Port

19:55

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£40

A Bus from National Express goes from International Port, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 20/05/2025 08:00:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/05/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
National Express

11h 0m

0

05:20

Portsmouth
University

16:20

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£48

A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 20/05/2025 05:20:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/05/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
National Express

9h 46m

0

12:39

Portsmouth
University

22:25

Barnstaple
Coach Station

0

Economy

£51

A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 20/05/2025 12:39:00 to Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/05/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 46m

Frequency of bus connections between Portsmouth and Barnstaple

See here how frequent the connections between Portsmouth and Barnstaple are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Portsmouth to Barnstaple. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Portsmouth and Barnstaple.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 coaches from Portsmouth to Barnstaple, while Night sees the fewest connections between Portsmouth and Barnstaple, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Portsmouth to Barnstaple

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Portsmouth to Barnstaple in one click! Book your bus ticket from Portsmouth to Barnstaple starting from £32!

Cheapest Bus	£32
Fastest Bus	7h 45m
Earliest Coach	05:20
Latest Coach	12:39
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	210.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Portsmouth to Barnstaple

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Portsmouth for Barnstaple: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 15/05/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 12/05

Tuesday 13/05

Wednesday 14/05

Thursday 15/05

£40

Friday 16/05

Saturday 17/05

£35

Sunday 18/05

Monday 19/05

Tuesday 20/05

£32

Wednesday 21/05

Thursday 22/05

£34

Friday 23/05

Saturday 24/05

Sunday 25/05

Monday 26/05

Tuesday 27/05

Wednesday 28/05

Thursday 29/05

Friday 30/05

Saturday 31/05

Sunday 01/06

Monday 02/06

Tuesday 03/06

Wednesday 04/06

Thursday 05/06

Friday 06/06

Saturday 07/06

Sunday 08/06

The cheapest time to travel from Portsmouth to Barnstaple

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Portsmouth to Barnstaple, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £32, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Portsmouth to Barnstaple. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £35.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Portsmouth to Barnstaple, with £32. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £51.

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

Beloved bus companies from Portsmouth to Barnstaple

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

National Express from Portsmouth to Barnstaple

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

Cheapest Price	£32
Fastest Coach	7h 45m
Earliest Coach	05:20
Last Coach	12:39
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/05/2025

All bus stations and stops in Portsmouth and Barnstaple

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

The Hard Interchange

The Hard 6

University

Cambridge Rd

International Port

George Byng Way

Southsea Hoverport

City Shops South (Stop D) Bus Station

Coach Station

Silver St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Portsmouth to Barnstaple

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

FAQs about the Portsmouth to Barnstaple bus

How much does a Portsmouth - Barnstaple coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Portsmouth - Barnstaple bus trip is available from £32 and takes 10h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Portsmouth to Barnstaple is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £32 to £54. 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 Portsmouth - Barnstaple route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Portsmouth to Barnstaple is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Barnstaple from Portsmouth take?

The quickest coach from Portsmouth to Barnstaple is provided by National Express and takes 7h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £54. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Portsmouth to Barnstaple?

The earliest bus to Barnstaple departs from Portsmouth at 05:20. 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 Portsmouth to Barnstaple?

The latest bus to Barnstaple departs from Portsmouth at 12:39. 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 Portsmouth - Barnstaple route?

Passengers looking to travel from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Barnstaple?

You can check all the direct connections between Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Barnstaple on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Portsmouth and to Barnstaple

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Portsmouth and to Barnstaple. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!