The average train between Dunstable and Barnstaple takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable to Barnstaple. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dunstable and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Dunstable to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Dunstable to Barnstaple train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dunstable and Barnstaple is 260.6 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 25m.