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Compare train and bus for Luton to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Barnstaple:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Barnstaple costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
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How to get from Luton to Barnstaple by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Barnstaple is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:50 PM6h35Luton10:25 PMBarnstaple$1111One-way0 transfers
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- 3:50 PM6h35Luton10:25 PMBarnstaple$1111One-way0 transfers
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- 3:50 PM6h35Luton10:25 PMBarnstaple$1111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Barnstaple:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Barnstaple costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Barnstaple as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, east_midlands_trains, Thameslink to go to Barnstaple by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Barnstaple by bus.
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