There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Aberdare by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
4h 33m£86–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
8h 19m£32–50Bus via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
6h 52m£36–65Drive 154.1 mi
- Drive from Luton to Aberdarecar 154.1 mi
3h 22m£39–56Fly
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LTN - CWL
7h 28m£71–151
Luton to Aberdare by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Aberdare is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Aberdare via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Luton and Aberdare is 203 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Luton to Aberdare, including transfers.
Luton to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Aberdare is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Aberdare, Wales?
You can take a train from Luton to Aberdare via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Aberdare Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 52m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–120
Flights from Luton Airport to Cardiff Airport via Kerry, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–310
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Cardiff Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Luton to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Luton to Aberdare train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Aberdare is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Luton to Aberdare.
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