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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT)
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £19
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £19
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 6 h 30 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 6 h 30 m
- Buses on 02 Nov
- 1
- Distance
- 196 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Fast coaches
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 1 buses from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT), including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 196 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
17:10 6h30 Cardiff Central (CDF) 23:40 Luton station (LUT) £19 1 One-way 0 changes
17:10 6h30 Cardiff Central (CDF) 23:40 Luton station (LUT) £19 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT)
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Buses from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:55, the last at 18:45. The fastest coach covers the 196 km distance in 3h 40m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 196 km |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 3:55 |
Last bus 18:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT).
Cheap coach tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) is £61; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) leaves at 3:55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) leaves at 18:45.
There are 12 coaches a day from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) coaches for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NX201 · NX240 | 5:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h45 | 10:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA31 | 5:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h20 | 11:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 6h20 | 12:25 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 1 change | |
| NX201 · NX230 | 7:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h15 | 11:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA31 | 7:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h35 | 13:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX507 · NXA31 | 8:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 14:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX201 · NX230 | 9:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h05 | 14:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX202 · NX230 | 10:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h20 | 15:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA31 | 11:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 17:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX201 · NX240 | 11:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 17:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX507 · NXA1 | 12:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 18:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA1 | 13:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h05 | 19:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX201 · NX230 | 14:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h15 | 19:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX202 · NX230 | 15:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h45 | 20:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX507 · NXA2 | 15:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h20 | 21:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA1 | 16:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h10 | 22:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX201 · NX230 | 16:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 22:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA1 | 17:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 22:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX507 · NXA1 | 18:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h35 | 23:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA2 | 19:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h45 | 1:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX201 · NX231 | 23:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h25 | 7:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) coaches with Omio?
National Express operates all coaches services from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT).
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Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT)You can travel by bus between Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) with National Express for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
3h 40m
Cheapest National Express Price
£40
National Express frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Luton station (LUT)
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a coach from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT), you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Luton station (LUT). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Luton station (LUT) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) for coach company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT):
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) depends on the coach companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT):
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT):
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT).
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) with the following coach company: National Express.
FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Luton station (LUT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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