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How to travel from Luton to Cardiff

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from Luton to Cardiff

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:00PM6h20
Luton
08:20PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:50PM7h00
Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
12:50AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$201One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ThameslinkW57904+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailL23049
09:13AM4h24
Luton station (LUT)
01:37PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1721One-way
2 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkW57896+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailL23048
08:13AM4h27
Luton station (LUT)
12:40PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$801One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW57913+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailL23051
10:13AM4h24
Luton station (LUT)
02:37PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1721One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW57909+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailP29867 · L23544
09:43AM4h26
Luton station (LUT)
02:09PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1721One-way
3 transfers
National ExpressNXA31 · NX509
09:45AM6h35
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
04:20PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$411One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA31 · NX509
11:45AM5h55
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
05:40PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$371One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA31 · NX507
01:45PM6h20
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
08:05PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$411One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff 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 Luton to Cardiff.

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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cardiff is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $21 (€19) compared to other travel options to Cardiff:

Taking a bus costs $19 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $41 (€37) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Cardiff from Luton is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 6 min.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Getting to Cardiff by bus takes 4 h 20 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Luton to Cardiff is:

  • 15 buses a day.
  • 5 trains per day.

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

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

    The following travel companies offer services from Luton to Cardiff:

    • National Express, FlixBus or Arriva UK can take you to Cardiff by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Luton to Cardiff for $21 (€19).
    • Great Western Rail can get you to Cardiff by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Great Western Rail from Luton to Cardiff for $41 (€37) on Omio.

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

    • Direct services by bus with.
    • Take a direct train with.

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

    Looking to extend your trip from Luton to Cardiff? Many Omio customers who go from Luton to Cardiff usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh from Cardiff, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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