There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Leagravetrain
4h 48m£78–138Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
7h 7m£45–95Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
7h 7m£66–113Drive 200.9 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Dunstablecar 200.9 mi
3h 57m£50–71
Barnstaple to Dunstable by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £75.
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 7m.
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 48m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Dunstable is 250 miles. The road distance is 202 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Dunstable is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 7h 7m.
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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Asda via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Leagrave
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–65
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Finchley Road Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.greenline.co.uk/timetables-search/
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Dunstable is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Barnstaple to Dunstable.
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