The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Luton
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€52
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Luton will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Luton without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX509 · NXA31
NX509 · NXA31
NX507 · NXA1
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX201 · NX230
NX201 · NX230
NX201 · NX230
NX201 · NX240
NX201 · NX230Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 196 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Luton buses for tomorrow, Sunday, January 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h00 | 9:45 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX230 | Delayed 4:40 PM 3:40 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h30 | 8:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NXA31 | Delayed 10:00 AM 4:50 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h25 | 3:45 PM 3:45 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX240 | Delayed 4:40 PM 5:40 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h40 | 10:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NXA31 | Delayed 10:00 AM 5:55 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h20 | 3:45 PM 3:45 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX230 | Delayed 4:40 PM 7:30 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h10 | 11:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NXA1 | Delayed 12:15 PM 7:45 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h20 | 2:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NXA31 | Delayed 10:00 AM 8:30 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 3:45 PM 3:45 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX230 | Delayed 4:40 PM 9:25 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h10 | 2:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX230 | Delayed 4:40 PM 11:40 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h15 | 3:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NXA1 | On time 12:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 6:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX230 | Delayed 4:40 PM 2:40 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h45 | 7:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h45 | 8:35 PM Luton | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX230 | On time 3:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 8:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX230 | On time 4:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 10:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NXA1 | On time 4:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h05 | 10:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NXA2 | On time 5:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h00 | 11:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NX422 | On time 6:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h30 | 12:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NXA2 | On time 7:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h45 | 1:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Luton
Buses from Cardiff to Luton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 196 km distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 196 km |
Average bus duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Cardiff to LutonYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Luton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Luton
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