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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Barnstaple via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Luton to Barnstaple?

The distance between Luton and Barnstaple is 247 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Luton to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Barnstaple bus from?

Luton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Luton to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Luton to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luton to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Barnstaple is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Luton to Barnstaple.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to Barnstaple?

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdon
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 19m
£85–167
Drive 210.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Luton to Barnstaple210.7 mi
3h 47m
£52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
6h 40m
£55–99
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 47m

Luton to Barnstaple by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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