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Compare train and bus for Luton to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Luton to Cardiff:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cardiff costing on average $96 (€81).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€44) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$0 (-€0). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 2h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Cardiff
How to get from Luton to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM5h00Luton3:25 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM5h00Luton3:25 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W35417+
W45384+
C3843610:29 AM3h07Luton station (LUT)1:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$791One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34622+C38478+W3296410:59 AM3h09Luton station (LUT)2:08 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$741One-way2 transfers
- G14939+C38397+W329479:59 AM3h17Luton station (LUT)1:16 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$741One-way2 transfers
- W34618+C38356+W329669:29 AM3h08Luton station (LUT)12:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$791One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM5h10Luton1:25 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM5h30Luton10:45 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM5h55Luton12:25 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Cardiff:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cardiff costing on average $96 (€81).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Ferries mostly depart from East Cowes and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
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