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Bolton to Barnstaple Bus Schedule
Bus from Bolton to Barnstaple: Journey Information
There are 12 intercity buses per day from Bolton to Barnstaple. Traveling by bus from Bolton to Barnstaple usually takes around 12 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 186 mi (299 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $41.31 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Bolton to Barnstaple?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bolton to Barnstaple. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 12 | 12h 38m | $68.14 |
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 about traveling by bus from Bolton to Barnstaple
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 38 minutes to cover the 186 miles from Bolton to Barnstaple. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bolton to Barnstaple, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Bolton to Barnstaple every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bolton to Barnstaple; ticket prices start at $81.51.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bolton?
Main departure station: Astley Bridge
Bolton has two bus stations with service to Barnstaple.
All bus stations in Bolton:
Astley Bridge
Bolton Bus Interchange
Where does the bus arrive in Barnstaple?
Main arrival station: Barnstaple Bus Station
All buses from Bolton arrive at one main station in Barnstaple.
All bus stations in Barnstaple:
Barnstaple Bus Station
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