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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 25m.

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 49m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Luton to Barnstaple?

The distance between Luton and Barnstaple is 248 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 via London which takes 5h 18m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

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 via London which takes 5h 18m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Luton to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Luton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 49m 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 18m
£110–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h 25m
£38–96
Drive 210.7 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Barnstaplecar 210.7 mi
3h 49m
£52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 3m
£104–228

Luton to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 18mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.1 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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