Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train

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Cheap train tickets from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times and prices for 12 Sept

Cheapest

£44

Average

£50

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

08:463h31

Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)

12:17Cardiff Central (CDF)

£441One-way

0 changes

08:023h09

Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)

11:11Cardiff Central (CDF)

£551One-way

0 changes

Train timetableLuton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 12 September

Great Western Railway

08:023h09

Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)

11:11Cardiff Central (CDF)

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Great Western Railway

08:463h31

Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)

12:17Cardiff Central (CDF)

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Train times from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times and prices for 12 Sept

Fastest Journey

3 h 9 m

Average

3 h 20 m

Trains per day

Distance

197 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

08:023h09

Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)

11:11Cardiff Central (CDF)

£551One-way

0 changes

08:463h31

Luton Airport Parkway (LTN)

12:17Cardiff Central (CDF)

£441One-way

0 changes

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Overview: Train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Distance	122 miles
Average train duration	3 h 2 min
Average train ticket price	£51 (€58)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	No
Train companies	Great Western Rail or Thameslink

Trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) cover the 122 miles long trip taking on average 3 h 2 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £36, but the average price of train tickets is £51.

Train companies: Great Western Rail and Thameslink trains Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

For as little as £36 you can travel by train between Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and Cardiff Central (CDF) with Great Western Rail and Thameslink. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: £217
Thameslink frequency: 16 a day

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.

Great Western Rail from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: £36

FAQs: Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF).

Cheap train tickets from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can start from as little as £36 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is £51; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train travel time is 3 h 2 min for the 122 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 07: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 10: 46.

There are 25 trains a day from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) including taking a train or coach.

Trains departing from Luton Airport Parkway

Address

Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW

Distance from Luton Airport Parkway to city center

2.3 miles (3.7 km)

Amenities at station

Wifi

ATM

Taxi

Taxi: YES

Shopping

Type of shops available: Coffee shops

Dining

Car Rentals

Green Motion International

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes | Step free access coverage: Yes | Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. | 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

Trains arriving to Cardiff Central

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3450507080

Distance from Cardiff Central to city center

1.1 miles (1.8 km)

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sat: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sun: 07: 30 - 21: 30

How to get to this station?

Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)

Nearest Airport

Cardiff Airport
14 miles

How to get to nearest airport?

Take the Transport for Wales train from the station to Dinas Powys, then take the 304 bus directly to the airport. The journey takes about 1 hour in total.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.