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How to get fromLuton to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 25m
    £109–186

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    7h 33m
    £31–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    6h 25m
    £34–61

  4. Drive  210.7 mi

    1. Drive from Luton to Barnstaplecar car 210.7 mi
    3h 49m
    £53–77

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LTN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 57m
    £75–227

Luton to Barnstaple by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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 25m. 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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