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Journey Information
There are 12 intercity coaches per day from Skegness to Barnstaple. Traveling by coach from Skegness to Barnstaple usually takes around 15 hours, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 14 hours and 10 minutes.
Distance | 235 mi (378 km) |
Shortest duration | 14h 0m |
Cheapest price | £31.75 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Skegness to Barnstaple?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Skegness to Barnstaple. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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National Express | 12 | 14h 52m | £37.18 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 15 hours to cover the 235 miles from Skegness to Barnstaple. However, the fastest coach only takes 14 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Skegness to Barnstaple for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 09:00 and the last coach leaves at 09:00. To see the times for all coaches from Skegness to Barnstaple, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Skegness?
Main departure station: High St
Most coaches depart from the main station in Skegness.
All coach stations in Skegness:
High St
Where does the coach arrive in Barnstaple?
Main arrival station: Barnstaple Bus Station
All coaches from Skegness arrive at one main station in Barnstaple.
Coach stations in Barnstaple:
Barnstaple Bus Station
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