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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Cardiff to Luton:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Luton costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Luton
How to get from Cardiff to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM4h40Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:50 AMLuton$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM4h40Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:50 AMLuton$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX201 · NX2307:30 AM4h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens11:40 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$751One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM4h55Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)8:05 AMLuton$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM5h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)4:55 PMLuton$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM5h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)8:05 PMLuton$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Luton:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Luton costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
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