What is the travel distance from Taunton to Barnstaple?

The distance between Taunton and Barnstaple is approximately 68 km (42 miles).

Bus from Taunton to Barnstaple starting at $44 | Compare & Save up to 16%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Taunton to Barnstaple on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50pm	Taunton	1h 30m	4:20pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:05pm	Taunton	1h 20m	10:25pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Taunton	1h 30m	4:20pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Taunton	1h 30m	6:55pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Taunton	1h 30m	6:55pm	Barnstaple Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:11 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Taunton to Barnstaple

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Barnstaple. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

68 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $51	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $54	Average Duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29733 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 $46

National Express Taunton Barnstaple recent customer reviews

Despite being late to depart from Taunton, the journey was comfortable , quick and safe. Think it was only late arriving at Taunton to collect us due to detours, roadworks and bank holiday traffic

Sara O.

August 30, 2020

Very good service and very reliable.

John C.

November 8, 2017

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Taunton to Barnstaple by bus

What is the travel distance from Taunton to Barnstaple?
The distance between Taunton and Barnstaple is approximately 68 km (42 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11-24

$46

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$46

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$46

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$44

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The cheapest trip from Taunton to Barnstaple was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $51 for a bus ticket from Taunton to Barnstaple based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-30.