The distance between Luton and Barnstaple is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Luton to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Farringdon then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to Barnstaple.
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There are several options for getting from Luton to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 7h 45m. 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 Luton and Barnstaple is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (166 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Luton and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Luton to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon, Paddington Station and Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Thameslink and Great Western Railway run train services between Luton and Barnstaple. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Luton and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria Green Line Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Green Line, Arriva UK and National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Barnstaple. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Luton and Barnstaple. The distance is around 346km (215 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 Luton to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 10m | £100($115) | hourly | 396km (246 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | £22($26) | once daily | 410km (255 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £60($71) | on demand | 346km (215 miles) |
Thameslink
London Midland
Green Line
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.