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Cardiff to Luton train with Great Western Railway

Thu, 13 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Luton

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Great Western Railway
08:373h19
Cardiff
11:56Luton
£401One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
08:183h22
Cardiff
11:40Luton
£411One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
05:073h23
Cardiff
08:30Luton
£521One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
10:413h15
Cardiff
13:56Luton
£601One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
15:183h03
Cardiff
18:21Luton
£1211One-way
0 changes

Cardiff to Luton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway15:18 Cardiff3h03 18:21 Luton0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway05:07 Cardiff3h23 08:30 Luton0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway10:41 Cardiff3h15 13:56 Luton0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway08:37 Cardiff3h19 11:56 Luton0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway09:49 Cardiff4h25 14:14 Luton0 changesDirect

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14 Feb
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15 Feb
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16 Feb
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17 Feb
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18 Feb
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19 Feb
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20 Feb

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cardiff to Luton?

The best time to book your train from Cardiff to Luton is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cardiff to Luton route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cardiff to Luton per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cardiff to Luton.

Train times from Cardiff to Luton

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Fastest Journey

3 h 3 m

Average

3 h 28 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

196 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Cardiff for Luton every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Great Western Railway
15:183h03
Cardiff
18:21Luton
£1211One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
10:413h15
Cardiff
13:56Luton
£601One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
08:373h19
Cardiff
11:56Luton
£401One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
08:183h22
Cardiff
11:40Luton
£411One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
05:073h23
Cardiff
08:30Luton
£521One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Luton

Trains from Cardiff to Luton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £16 by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Distance
195 km
Average train duration
3h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
£32
Trains per day
6
Train providers
1
Fastest train
2h 55m
First train
01:26
Last train
23:11
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Cardiff to Luton

For as little as £24 you can travel by train from Cardiff to Luton with Great Western Rail and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Cardiff to Luton with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 57 min
  • Cheapest Price: £24

FAQs: Cardiff to Luton train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Luton.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Luton can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Luton is £69; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cardiff to Luton train time is 3 h 2 min   covering the 121 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff to Luton leaves at 00: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff to Luton leaves at 23: 11.
There are 7 trains a day from Cardiff to Luton which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the route from Cardiff to Luton you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Cardiff to Luton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 11.
A trip to Luton from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 2 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff to Luton is December.
You have options as you can travel between Cardiff and Luton 2 different ways: train or coach.

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