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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Heathrow T2 & T3 | Barnstaple Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Heathrow T2 & T3 | Barnstaple Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Heathrow T2 & T3 | Barnstaple Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Heathrow T2 & T3 | Barnstaple Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Heathrow T2 & T3 | Barnstaple Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Heathrow to Barnstaple
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barnstaple. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average price£29 - £63 | Average duration5h 5m | 6kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£33 - £33 | Average duration3h 40m | 11kg CO₂e |
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Users have highlighted the friendly and efficient service provided by drivers, with many appreciating the comfortable journey offered at a good price. The buses are generally on time despite occasional traffic delays. However, some users noted issues such as unintelligible audio announcements and heating problems in modern buses, along with minor lavatory inconveniences due to user error.
National Express Heathrow Barnstaple recent customer reviews
40 minutes late out of Heathrow and very little information, said delayed but no further information as to how long!!
Chris N.
Nice drivers. Only thing the lavatory conked out because someone left the tap running
Christine O.
Audio announcements of departures were unintelligible. We had to get out there in the scrum and watch for our bus, which had several destinations noted.
Thomas T.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Heathrow to Barnstaple
What's the distance between Heathrow and Barnstaple by coach?
The journey from Heathrow to Barnstaple by coach covers an approximate distance of 158 miles (255 km).
What is the best way to go from Heathrow to Barnstaple without a car?
You can reach Barnstaple from Heathrow by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Barnstaple was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £42To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Heathrow to Barnstaple as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £42 to £68 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Barnstaple based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £42, which is on 2025-11-20.
