The average train between Luton and Wales takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Luton to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Wales at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 44m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Wales. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Wales station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Luton to Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Luton to Wales train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Luton and Wales is 231.5 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.