How to travel from Cardiff to Luton

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Travel Information between Cardiff and Luton

Distance121 miles (195 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$20 - $41
Cheapest modeBus • $20 (€18) • 5 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $41 (€37) • 2 h 55 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Great Western Rail

Travel 121 miles (195 km) by train or bus from Cardiff to Luton. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cardiff to Luton.

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from Cardiff to Luton

How to get from Cardiff to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cardiff to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX509 · NXA31
08:30AM5h50
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
02:20PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$531One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX509 · NXA1
04:45PM6h05
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
10:50PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$441One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP08478+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkY37021
08:37AM3h19
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:56AMLuton station (LUT)
$1091One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP08480+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkY36725
09:49AM3h21
Cardiff Central (CDF)
01:10PMLuton station (LUT)
$781One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP08482+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkY36735
10:50AM3h20
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:10PMLuton station (LUT)
$781One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP08479+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkY36720
09:19AM3h21
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:40PMLuton station (LUT)
$831One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX507 · NXA1
07:30AM6h35
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
02:05PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$481One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX201 · NX240
05:25AM5h00
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
10:25AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX509 · NXA2
05:30PM6h00
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
11:30PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$481One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Luton

Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel from Cardiff to Luton including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Luton is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Luton:

Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $41 (€37) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Cardiff to Luton is by train, which takes on average 2 h 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 5 h 25 min on average.

The Cardiff to Luton distance is around 121 miles (195 km).

The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Luton is:

  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Luton from Cardiff as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

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

    The following travel companies offer services from Cardiff to Luton:

    • National Express or FlixBus can take you to Luton by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Cardiff to Luton for $20 (€18).
    • Travel with Great Western Rail or first_great_western for trains to Luton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Great Western Rail Cardiff to Luton tickets on Omio for $41 (€37).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Cardiff to Luton with the following travel companies:

    • You can take a direct bus with.
    • You can travel directly by train with.

    Direct services to Luton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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