There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Luton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
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 Lutontrain
4h 41m£129–249Bus
cheapest- 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 16m£42–59Drive 209.6 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Lutoncar 209.6 mi
3h 47m£52–74Train, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BRS - LTN
7h 6m£93–281Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Lutontrain
6h 16m£116–259
Barnstaple to Luton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Luton is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Luton is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Luton. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Luton via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Luton is 247 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Luton without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 41m and costs £120 - £250.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Barnstaple to Luton, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Luton is to train via London which takes 4h 41m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Luton, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Luton via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 16m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £29–150
Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £28–150
Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £28–150
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Luton Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- 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
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £90–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–170
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50–75
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–23
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £23–35
Train from London Bridge to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £24–35
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–180
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–180
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Luton is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Barnstaple to Luton.
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