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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Cardiff
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Cardiff will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 2 buses that leave Luton for Cardiff on Thu, Jan 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct buses cover the 196 km distance in an average of 6 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest buses will take 7 h 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.
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Compare bus and train for Luton to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 196 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m 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
Luton to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Cardiff buses for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:50 PM Luton | 7h00 | 11:50 PM Cardiff | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:55 PM Luton | 6h55 | 11:50 PM Cardiff | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Cardiff
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Buses from Luton to Cardiff run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 196 km distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 196 km |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 01:55 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK from Luton to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Luton to Cardiff with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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