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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cardiff Bay is to bus via Swindon which costs £25 - £65 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Millennium Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Cardiff Bay. 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 12m.

How far is it from Luton to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Luton and Cardiff Bay is 180 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Luton to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Cardiff Bay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Luton to Cardiff Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Luton to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Luton to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luton to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Cardiff Bay is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Luton to Cardiff Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

There are 1544+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Cardiff Bay 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 12m
£58–155
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
6h 17m
£25–65
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 / ...
5h 15m
£39–81
Drive 143.1 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Cardiff Bay143.1 mi
3h 10m
£36–52

Luton to Cardiff Bay by train

201Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.1 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Millennium Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 5h 15m.

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