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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Wales
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Wales will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Of the 3 trains that leave Luton for Wales 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 173 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 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 coach and train for Luton to Wales
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 173 km
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2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Wales train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Wales trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:43 Luton | 5h44 | 13:27 Wales | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 11:17 Luton | 5h01 | 16:18 Wales | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Wales
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Trains from Luton to Wales run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 14:10. The fastest train covers the 173 km distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 173 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 06:33 |
Last train 14:10 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Luton to Wales trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Luton and Wales from £14. 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 to Wales train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Wales 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 Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Wales
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar 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
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