Bus Leicester to Barnstaple: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to Barnstaple

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

today

tomorrow

$53

Friday

Saturday

$58

Sunday

$58

Monday

Tuesday

$51

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	9h 5m	9:50 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	6:55 PM	Barnstaple	Bus Station		Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 50m	9:50 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	6:40 PM	Barnstaple	Bus Station		Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Barnstaple via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 9:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- National Express
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  6:40 PM
  
  Barnstaple
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 11:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 50m	9:50 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	6:40 PM	Barnstaple	Bus Station		Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Barnstaple via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 9:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- National Express
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  6:40 PM
  
  Barnstaple
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 11:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	9h 5m	9:50 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	6:55 PM	Barnstaple	Bus Station		Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Barnstaple via Bristol, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Leicester
  Fosse Park
  
  3:15 PM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
- National Express
  
  3h 20m
  
  0
  
  3:35 PM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  6:55 PM
  
  Barnstaple
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 3:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Leicester to Barnstaple is $49 on 2/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Leicester to Barnstaple

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 1 times every day by bus from Leicester to Barnstaple in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Barnstaple starting from $49!

Cheapest Bus	$49
Fastest Bus	8h 50m
Earliest Bus	9:50 AM
Latest Bus	9:50 AM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	164.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Leicester to Barnstaple

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Leicester for Barnstaple: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

$53

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

$58

Sunday 02/01

$58

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

$51

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

$55

Friday 02/06

$49

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

$50

Saturday 02/21

How to save money travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 buses from Leicester to Barnstaple are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Barnstaple

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Leicester and Barnstaple.

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Bus Station

Silver St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Barnstaple

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

FAQs about the Leicester to Barnstaple bus

How much does a Leicester Barnstaple bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $49 and takes 9h 5m to reach Barnstaple. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $49 and $58. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Barnstaple.

On average, how many connections are available from Leicester to Barnstaple each day?

Every day, the Leicester to Barnstaple bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Leicester to Barnstaple take?

The fastest bus from Leicester to Barnstaple is offered by National Express and takes 8h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $58. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Barnstaple?

The earliest bus arriving in Barnstaple from Leicester starts at 9:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Leicester to Barnstaple?

The latest bus trip departing from Leicester for Barnstaple starts at 9:50 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Leicester Barnstaple route?

When traveling by bus from Leicester to Barnstaple, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Barnstaple?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester 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 Leicester to Barnstaple bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Leicester Barnstaple bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leicester 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 traveling 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 Leicester to Barnstaple on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Leicester and to Barnstaple

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