How to travel from Barnstaple to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Luton is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then London Paddington and then to Luton.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Luton Station Interchange.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance345km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Luton

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £60 ($71).

The distance between Barnstaple and Luton is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (166 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Barnstaple and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Luton is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Great Western Railway, Thameslink and South Western Railway run train services between Barnstaple and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Luton. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Bristol Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Megabus UK, National Express, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Luton. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Luton. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Luton. The distance is around 345km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Luton

Transport options from Barnstaple to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly + 1 similar
3h 60m
£140($165)
hourly866km (538 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
£630($745)
hourly1,282km (796 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
£100($115)
hourly396km (246 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids5h 25m
£115($135)
hourly390km (242 miles)
Bus
7hrs
£33($39)
6 times a week413km (256 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£60($71)
on demand345km (214 miles)

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Airports near Luton

The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Luton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Luton
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Luton