The average train between Cardiff and Luton (Station) takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Luton (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Luton (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Luton (Station) at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Luton (Station). However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Luton (Station) station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Cardiff to Luton (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Luton (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Luton station.
Book your Cardiff to Luton (Station) train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cardiff and Luton (Station) is 195.9 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Luton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 16m.
