How far is Luton from Cardiff?

Luton and Cardiff are 196 km (122 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Luton to Cardiff?

Buses departing from London Luton Airport in Luton will take you to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Bus Luton to Cardiff from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Luton to Cardiff on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	7h	12:50am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Luton DART Parkway	6h 20m	8:20pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Luton DART Parkway	9h 10m	12:30pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:38 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Luton to Cardiff

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7hAverage Duration

193 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $44	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $32	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,350 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11350 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $33

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Where are the popular stops in Luton and Cardiff?

Stops in Luton

A - London Luton Airport

B - Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop

C - Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village

D - Lilley

E - Butterfield Business Park

F - Stopsley

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to Cardiff by bus

How far is Luton from Cardiff?
Luton and Cardiff are 196 km (122 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Luton to Cardiff?
Buses departing from London Luton Airport in Luton will take you to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$35

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$24

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The cheapest trip from Luton to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Luton to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $53 for a bus ticket from Luton to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-18.