There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Rhondda by train, bus, or car
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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 Ystrad Rhonddatrain
4h 34m£90–168Line 321 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus 321
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
8h 59m£27–42Bus
- 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 / ...
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
7h 15m£40–93Drive 157.2 mi
- Drive from Luton to Rhonddacar 157.2 mi
3h 32m£40–57
Luton to Rhondda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Rhondda is to line 321 bus and bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Rhondda is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Luton and Rhondda is 199 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Luton to Rhondda, including transfers.
Luton to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Rhondda train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Rhondda is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a train from Luton to Ystrad Rhondda via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Ferndale Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- 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
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Luton to Rhondda train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Rhondda is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Luton to Rhondda.
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