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Compare bus and train for Luton to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Luton to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM5h55Luton1:40 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM5h55Luton1:40 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G24883+P2262610:29 AM3h06Luton station (LUT)1:35 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$741One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W59425+G24848+P226259:59 AM3h17Luton station (LUT)1:16 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$741One-way2 transfers
- W59422+G24811+P226249:29 AM3h08Luton station (LUT)12:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$791One-way2 transfers
- W59419+G24764+P226238:59 AM3h11Luton station (LUT)12:10 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$841One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM7h15Luton4:30 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM7h00Luton6:35 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM5h50Luton9:20 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Cardiff:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cardiff costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Ferries mostly depart from West Cowes and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK to go to Cardiff by bus.
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