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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT)
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£43
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£71
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
3 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
3 h 15 m
Trains on 03 Sept
25
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
To travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) you need to make at least 2 changes.
G15044+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
W3293710:503h20Cardiff Central (CDF)14:10Luton station (LUT)£431One-way2 changes- W35182+W32946+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon11:503h20Cardiff Central (CDF)15:10Luton station (LUT)£431One-way2 changes
- G15045+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W3295011:183h22Cardiff Central (CDF)14:40Luton station (LUT)£511One-way2 changes
- G15045+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C4189911:183h22Cardiff Central (CDF)14:40Luton station (LUT)£511One-way2 changes - W35161+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W453965:533h07Cardiff Central (CDF)9:00Luton station (LUT)£511One-way2 changes
- W35161+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W453965:533h07Cardiff Central (CDF)9:00Luton station (LUT)£511One-way2 changes
- G15040+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C418696:243h16Cardiff Central (CDF)9:40Luton station (LUT)£961One-way2 changes
- G15040+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W456016:243h16Cardiff Central (CDF)9:40Luton station (LUT)£961One-way2 changes
- W35167+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C418757:233h17Cardiff Central (CDF)10:40Luton station (LUT)£961One-way2 changes
- W35167+W32979+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon7:233h17Cardiff Central (CDF)10:40Luton station (LUT)£961One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £58, while a train costs an average of £163.
Distance: 196 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£163 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m 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 Luton station (LUT):
A coach is £105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) costing on average £163.
Other travel options to Luton station (LUT) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 55m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 54m by train vs 3h 5m by car). Tickets start at around £163 compared to roughly £39 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 Luton station (LUT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:54 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h16 | 19:10 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
| W35431+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41863 | 5:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h34 | 8:41 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35161+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45396 | 5:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h07 | 9:00 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15040+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41869 | 6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h16 | 9:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15040+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45601 | 6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h16 | 9:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35166+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32940 | 6:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h19 | 10:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35166+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41873 | 6:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h19 | 10:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35167+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41875 | 7:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h17 | 10:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35167+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32979 | 7:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h17 | 10:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35169+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41879 | 7:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 11:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35169+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32945 | 7:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 11:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15041+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41881 | 8:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h22 | 11:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15041+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32943 | 8:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h22 | 11:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15042+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45553 | 8:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h19 | 11:57 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35432+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41888 | 9:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 12:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35432+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32952 | 9:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 12:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15043+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32970 | 9:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 13:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15043+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41892 | 9:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 13:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35178+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41893 | 10:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h22 | 13:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35178+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32968 | 10:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h22 | 13:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15044+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32937 | 10:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 14:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15044+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41898 | 10:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 14:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15045+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32950 | 11:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h22 | 14:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| G15045+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41899 | 11:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h22 | 14:40 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35182+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W32946 | 11:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 15:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
| W35182+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C41902 | 11:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 15:10 Luton station (LUT) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £163 but you can travel from only £57 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £163 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 22:17 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Luton station (LUT) from £57. 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 Luton station (LUT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) 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 Luton station (LUT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and Luton station (LUT)
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Luton station (LUT) trains use the Cardiff Central to London Luton Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Luton station (LUT) 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.
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
Luton train station facilities and services
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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