There are 6 ways to get from Luton to Rhondda 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 Farringdon
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
4h 25m£64–176Bus via Swindon
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Regent Circus
- Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GD
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
6h 49m£32–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Regent Circus
- Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotel124
6h 26m£42–79Drive 157.2 mi
- Drive from Luton to Rhondda157.2 mi
3h 30m£40–58Fly
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LTN - CWL
7h 11m£92–333Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotel124
6h 40m£45–85
Luton to Rhondda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Rhondda is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Rhondda is to drive which takes 3h 30m 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 6h 40m.
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 25m.
The distance between Luton and Rhondda is 200 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 25m and costs £60 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 25m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £90 - £340 and takes 7h 11m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 6h 40m.
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 25m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.
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- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–310
Flights from Luton Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–310
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–300
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–310
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- 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
- £7–11
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £7–11
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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
- £11–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach South 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
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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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 30m to drive from Luton to Rhondda.
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