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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cardiff is to bus via Swindon which costs £23 - £65 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Cardiff Central via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Luton to Cardiff?

The distance between Luton and Cardiff is 180 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Luton to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Cardiff bus from?

Luton to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Cardiff train from?

Luton to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Luton to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Luton to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Cardiff train arrive?

Luton to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Luton to Cardiff?

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to FarringdonBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 10m
£63–160
Bus via Swindon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Regent CircusUk990
2. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GDUk042
5h 13m
£23–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
4h 28m
£38–77
Drive 142.3 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Cardiff142.3 mi
3h 9m
£35–51

Luton to Cardiff by train

199Weekly Trains

3h 10mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.1 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 28m.

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