How far is Barnstaple from Gatwick?

Barnstaple and Gatwick are 271 km (168 miles) apart.

Bus from Barnstaple to Gatwick starting at $82 | Compare & Save up to 42%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Barnstaple to Gatwick on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (opp Bickington Garage)	7h 20m	6:35pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (opp Bickington Garage)	8h 15m	4:35pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (opp Bickington Garage)	8h 5m	4:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (opp Bickington Garage)	7h 55m	7:10pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Bickington, N. Devon Bus Stop (opp Bickington Garage)	7h 45m	7:00pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Barnstaple to Gatwick

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 35mAverage Duration

275 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$77 - $126	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$246 - $246	Average Duration6h 44m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$47 - $47	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $77

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barnstaple to Gatwick by bus

How far is Barnstaple from Gatwick?
Barnstaple and Gatwick are 271 km (168 miles) apart.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Barnstaple to Gatwick was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $82

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barnstaple to Gatwick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $82 to $141 for a bus ticket from Barnstaple to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-11-20.