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How to get from Downe to Dunstable by bus and train?

From Downe to Dunstable by bus and train

To get from Downe to Dunstable in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R8 bus from Downe Church (N) station to Orpington (G) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the A bus from Hampton by Hilton, Vauxhall station to Asda, Dunstable station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Bus - R8R8
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - AA
Leaves from Downe Church (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Downe
  • 2
    Bus - R8R8
    Wait for bus
    R8
    Orpington Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orpington (G)
    ID G
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Orpington
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Luton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Luton Airport Parkway
    103 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hampton by Hilton, Vauxhall
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    Dunstable
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Asda, Dunstable
    Ride to bus station
    Asda, Dunstable
    ID J1
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downe to Dunstable by bus and train via 146, THAMESLINK and A

To get from Downe to Dunstable in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 146 bus from Downe Church (E) station to Bromley South Station (B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the A bus from Hampton by Hilton, Vauxhall station to Asda, Dunstable station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Bus - 146146
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - AA
Leaves from Downe Church (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Downe
  • 2
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Bromley North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley South Station (B)
    ID B
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bromley South
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Luton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Luton Airport Parkway
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hampton by Hilton, Vauxhall
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    Dunstable
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Asda, Dunstable
    Ride to bus station
    Asda, Dunstable
    ID J1
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Downe to Dunstable

The distance between Downe, London and Dunstable, London is approximately 92.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downe to Dunstable by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Downe

Downe is located at Downe, London and the nearest public transport station is Downe Church (N).

Bus stations close to Downe:

  • Downe Church (N)
  • Downe Luxted Road (S)
  • Downe High Street

Public transport stations close to Dunstable, London

Dunstable is located at Dunstable, London and the nearest public transport station is West Street, Dunstable.

Bus stations close to Dunstable:

  • West Street, Dunstable
  • Park Street, Dunstable
  • The Quadrant, Dunstable

Alternative route from Downe to Dunstable by bus and train via 146, THAMESLINK and A

To get from Downe to Dunstable in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 146 bus from Downe Church (E) station to Bromley South Station (B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the A bus from Hampton by Hilton, Vauxhall station to Asda, Dunstable station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Bus - 146146
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - AA
Leaves from Downe Church (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Downe
  • 2
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Bromley North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley South Station (B)
    ID B
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bromley South
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Luton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Luton Airport Parkway
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hampton by Hilton, Vauxhall
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    Dunstable
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Asda, Dunstable
    Ride to bus station
    Asda, Dunstable
    ID J1
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downe to Dunstable?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line R8, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downe to Dunstable?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 146, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downe and Dunstable in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downe to Dunstable in London?

    The R8 bus line goes from Orpington Station station near Downe to Orpington (G) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Orpington (G) station near Dunstable in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Downe to Dunstable in London by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Downe and Dunstable in London by bus and train is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downe to get to Dunstable in London?

    Get on the R8 bus from the Orpington Station stop near Downe in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downe and Dunstable in London?

    Get off the bus at the Orpington (G) stop, which is closest to Dunstable in London.

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