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Trains from Luton (LUT) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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31

train journeys
per day

121

miles (195 kms)

3hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

02:40 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Luton (LUT) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Luton and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Luton to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 121 miles (195 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 49 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Luton and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Luton to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from Luton to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    02:40
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    08:15
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:20
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    08:50
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:02
    3 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    09:20
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:31
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    09:50
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:56
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:37
    3 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    10:50
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    3 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    11:25
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:31
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    11:50
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:59
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    12:25
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:29
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:59
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:29
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    13:50
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:59
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    14:20
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:29
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    14:51
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:59
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:29
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    15:50
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:59
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:29
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    16:50
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:59
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    17:20
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:29
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    17:50
    Luton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Luton to Cardiff Queen Street

About Luton Station

Station name Luton (LUT)
Address Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 21:45
Saturday 05:45 - 22:00
Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Luton and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Luton and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Luton and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between Luton and Cardiff Queen Street can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Luton & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Luton and Cardiff Queen Street.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Luton and Cardiff Queen Street, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.