The average train between Luton and Barnstaple takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Luton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Luton to Barnstaple train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Luton and Barnstaple is 267.3 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 20m.