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Luton to Cardiff train with Great Western Railway

Thu, 13 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Luton to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Cheapest

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

Great Western Railway
09:433h34
Luton
13:17Cardiff
£481One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
10:563h11
Luton
14:07Cardiff
£561One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
10:173h18
Luton
13:35Cardiff
£601One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
05:563h40
Luton
09:36Cardiff
£1041One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
09:293h09
Luton
12:38Cardiff
£1051One-way
0 changes

Luton to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway09:29 Luton3h09 12:38 Cardiff0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway10:17 Luton3h18 13:35 Cardiff0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway05:56 Luton3h40 09:36 Cardiff0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway09:59 Luton3h36 13:35 Cardiff0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway05:08 Luton3h31 08:39 Cardiff0 changesDirect

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

The best time to book your train from Luton to Cardiff is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Luton to Cardiff route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Luton to Cardiff 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 Luton to Cardiff.

Train times from Luton to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Fastest Journey

3 h 9 m

Average

3 h 24 m

Trains per day

8

Distance

196 km

Of the 8 trains that leave Luton for Cardiff every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Great Western Railway
09:293h09
Luton
12:38Cardiff
£1051One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
10:563h11
Luton
14:07Cardiff
£561One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
08:593h12
Luton
12:11Cardiff
£1221One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
10:173h18
Luton
13:35Cardiff
£601One-way
0 changes
Great Western Railway
05:083h31
Luton
08:39Cardiff
£1671One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Cardiff

Trains from Luton to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £17 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 £17
Distance
195 km
Average train duration
3h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£32
Trains per day
5
Train providers
1
Fastest train
3h 6m
First train
02:32
Last train
21:45
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 £17

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

Great Western Rail and Thameslink trains will get you between Luton and Cardiff from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 to Cardiff train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 4 min
  • Cheapest Price: £18

FAQs: Luton to Cardiff train

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Cardiff 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 to Cardiff.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Luton to Cardiff can start from as little as £31 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Cardiff is £73; 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 to Cardiff train travel time is 3 h 5 min   for the 121 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Luton to Cardiff leaves at 02: 32. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Luton to Cardiff leaves at 21: 45.
There are 6 trains a day from Luton to Cardiff which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the journey from Luton to Cardiff you can take a train with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Luton to Cardiff on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 45.
A trip to Cardiff from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Luton to Cardiff is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Luton to Cardiff including taking a train or coach.

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