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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Barnstaple?

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 Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Dunstable and Barnstaple?

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.

How far is it from Dunstable to Barnstaple?

The distance between Dunstable and Barnstaple is 250 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunstable to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Dunstable to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Barnstaple bus from?

Dunstable to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Barnstaple train from?

Dunstable to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Barnstaple?

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 £40 - £85 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Dunstable to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dunstable to Barnstaple train arrive?

Dunstable to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Barnstaple is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Dunstable to Barnstaple.

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

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Dunstable to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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
1. Take the train from Leagrave to Farringdon
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 28m
£83–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk990
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
7h 22m
£44–82
Drive 201.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Barnstaple201.4 mi
3h 56m
£51–73
Bus via Bridgwater
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Station757
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationSf1
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 59m

Dunstable to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 28mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.5 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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 Hampton by Hilton, Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 22m.

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