There are 4 ways to get from Dunstable to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leagrave to Farringdon
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 28m£81–175Drive 201.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunstable to Barnstaple201.4 mi
3h 56m£51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
7h 17m£60–108Bus via Bridgwater
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Station757
- Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationSf1
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
9h 2m
Dunstable to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Bus Station via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Barnstaple via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Dunstable and Barnstaple is 250 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dunstable to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Dunstable to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Dunstable to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Dunstable to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
The best way to get from Dunstable to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Dunstable, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Leagrave to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Bus Station via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 17m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Leagrave to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- 01823 331 356
- info@berryscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- berryscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Luton Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Dunstable to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Dunstable to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Barnstaple is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Dunstable to Barnstaple.
Book your Dunstable to Barnstaple train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2241+ hotels available in Barnstaple.



















