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.
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.
👋 Also check out Luton → Barnstaple if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Luton (LTN).
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then London Paddington and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Luton Station Interchange.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £140($165) | hourly | 866km (538 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £630($745) | hourly | 1,282km (796 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 5m | £100($115) | hourly | 396km (246 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 5h 25m | £115($135) | hourly | 390km (242 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | £33($39) | 6 times a week | 413km (256 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £60($71) | on demand | 345km (214 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.