4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Luton
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 59 m
Buses per day
4
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 €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 4 buses that leave Cardiff for Luton on Thu, Nov 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 20 the direct buses cover the 196 km distance in an average of 5 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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 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 |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX201 · NX230 | On time 7:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h25 | 11:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX507 · NXA1 | Delayed 11:30 AM 8:00 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h05 | 2:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX201 · NX230 | On time 9:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h20 | 2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX507 · NXA31 | Delayed 11:30 AM 9:45 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h45 | 3:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX201 · NX230 | On time 11:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h40 | 4:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX202 · NX230 | On time 12:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h15 | 6:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX201 · NX230 | On time 2:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h55 | 7:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX202 · NX230 | On time 2:55 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h00 | 8:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX201 · NX230 | On time 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h00 | 10:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX507 · NXA1 | On time 6:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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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