London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for May 16

Cheapest price

$28

Average price

$37

Fastest journey

5 h 40 m

Average duration

5 h 57 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave London Luton Airport (LTN) for Cardiff on Fri, May 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, May 16 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .

On Fri, May 16 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus
05:10PM7h55
London Luton Airport (LTN)
01:05AMCardiff
$281One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:05PM5h40
London Luton Airport (LTN)
03:45AMCardiff
$361One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:55PM6h00
London Luton Airport (LTN)
01:55AMCardiff
$391One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:55PM6h00
London Luton Airport (LTN)
02:55AMCardiff
$391One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:00PM5h59
London Luton Airport (LTN)
11:59PMCardiff
$431One-way
0 transfers

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Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m.

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€35

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€114

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6h 20m

Average duration

5h 50m

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4h 5m

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3h 35m

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Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff

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Buses from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff run on average 35 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
123 miles (198 km)
Average bus duration
5h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
$24 (€20)
Buses per day
35
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
4h 20m
First bus
07:30
Last bus
22:05
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Bus providers: National Express from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff

Buy your official National Express bus tickets from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff from $21 (€18) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Luton Airport (LTN) - Cardiff bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $21
  • National Express frequency: 12 a day

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