What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Luton?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Luton is to bus via London which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Luton?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Luton is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Luton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Luton via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Luton?

The distance between Cardiff and Luton is 180 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Luton without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Luton without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Luton?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Cardiff to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Luton bus from?

Cardiff to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Luton train from?

Cardiff to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Luton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Luton is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Luton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Luton train arrive?

Cardiff to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Luton is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cardiff to Luton.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Luton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Luton?

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Where can I stay near Luton?

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Cardiff to Luton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Luton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to LutonBrighton - Bedford / ...
2h 52m
£54–119
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Luton Station Interchange757
5h 44m
£17–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange230 / ...
4h 30m
£38–71
Drive 142.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Luton142.4 mi
3h 9m
£36–52

Cardiff to Luton by train

193Weekly Trains

2h 52mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.1 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Luton, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Luton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Luton Station Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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