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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
197 km
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.
The average ticket from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 3 trains that leave Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 197 km
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3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:32 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 3h09 | 10:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:28 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 4h11 | 16:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 09:45. The fastest train covers the 197 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 197 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 09:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink trains will get you between Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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)
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