What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Asda via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Leagrave via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Dunstable?

The distance between Barnstaple and Dunstable is 250 miles. The road distance is 202 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Dunstable without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £130 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Dunstable bus from?

Barnstaple to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Dunstable train from?

Barnstaple to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Dunstable bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Dunstable train arrive?

Barnstaple to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Dunstable is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Barnstaple to Dunstable.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Dunstable?

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Barnstaple to Dunstable - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Leagravetrain
4h 49m
£131–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
7h 35m
£44–62
Drive 200.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Dunstablecar 200.9 mi
3h 57m
£49–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BRS - LTN
7h 47m
£96–284
Train via The Quadrant
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Lutontrain
6h 33m
£118–262

Barnstaple to Dunstable by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Dunstable, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Leagrave via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Asda via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange in around 7h 35m.

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