There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Cardiff University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to FarringdonBedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 19m£58–155Bus via Swindon
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Regent CircusUk990
- Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GDUk042
5h 29m£23–63Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
4h 58m£39–80Drive 142.4 mi
- Drive from Luton to Cardiff University142.4 mi
3h 9m£35–51
Luton to Cardiff University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cardiff University is to bus via Swindon which costs £23 - £65 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Cardiff University. 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 19m.
The distance between Luton and Cardiff University is 181 miles. The road distance is 143.2 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £55 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Luton to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Luton to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station.
Luton to Cardiff University train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Cardiff University is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
You can take a train from Luton to Cardiff University via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Cardiff University via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Regent Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Regent Circus station.
Luton to Cardiff University train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Cardiff University is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Luton to Cardiff University.
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