How to travel from Cardiff to Luton

There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Luton including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Luton is a bus with an average price of $22.

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Luton:

A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Luton costing on average $81.

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 7m.

The distance from Cardiff to Luton is approximately 121 miles (196 km).

The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Luton is:

• Around 21 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Luton:

• Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
• Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
• Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• 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.

Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.

Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.