The average train between Luton and Cardiff takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Luton to Cardiff. 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 Luton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Cardiff station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Luton to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Luton to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Luton and Cardiff is 195.6 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 15m.
