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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 198 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£58 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport costing on average £58.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 30m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 46m by train vs 2h 59m by car). Tickets start at around £58 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h28 | 13:17 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:58, the last at 10:20. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 6:58 |
Last train 10:20 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Luton Airport from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Luton Airport
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport trains use the Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Luton Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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