Bus Cardiff to Luton Airport (LTN): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Cardiff to Luton Airport

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Luton Airport from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$24

tomorrow

$21

Sunday

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	4:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:45:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 0m	5:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:30 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	6h 0m	3:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	9:45 AM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway Train Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:45:00 AM to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 35m	7:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 AM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	7h 50m	12:45 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:35 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway Train Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:45:00 PM to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	4:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:45:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 0m	5:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:30 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:05 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:15:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 45m	7:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	1:30 AM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 30m	6:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	12:15 AM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	3:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	9:45 AM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway Train Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 AM to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 5m	4:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:45:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 0m	5:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:30 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 35m	7:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 AM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	7h 50m	12:45 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:35 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway Train Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 50m	6:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:50 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	6h 5m	8:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 35m	7:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	12:50 AM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 45m	9:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:30 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 9:45:00 AM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	6h 10m	12:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:40 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 35m	7:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	12:50 AM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 10m	12:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:40 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 45m	9:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:30 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:45:00 AM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 50m	6:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:50 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	6h 5m	8:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	3:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	9:45 AM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway Train Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 AM to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	7h 50m	12:45 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:35 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway Train Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:45:00 PM to Luton Airport Parkway Train Station, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	5h 35m	7:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	12:50 AM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 50m	6:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:50 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	6h 10m	12:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:40 PM	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Luton Airport is $17 on 12/17/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Luton Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Luton Airport are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Cardiff to Luton Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Cardiff and Luton Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 39 buses from Cardiff to Luton Airport, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Luton Airport, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Luton Airport (LTN)

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Luton Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Luton Airport starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	3:25 AM
Latest Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	123.4 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Luton Airport

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Luton Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$25

Saturday 12/06

$21

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$21

Tuesday 12/09

$19

Wednesday 12/10

$24

Thursday 12/11

$18

Friday 12/12

$28

Saturday 12/13

$25

Sunday 12/14

$20

Monday 12/15

$18

Tuesday 12/16

$28

Wednesday 12/17

$17

Thursday 12/18

$21

Friday 12/19

$41

Saturday 12/20

$38

Sunday 12/21

$37

Monday 12/22

$41

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$47

Thursday 12/25

$109

Friday 12/26

$35

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Luton Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Luton Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Luton Airport. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Luton Airport, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Luton Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Luton Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Luton Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Luton Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Luton Airport

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Luton Airport from our users.

National Express from Cardiff to Luton Airport

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Luton Airport:

Cheapest Price	$19
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	3:25 AM
Last Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Luton Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Luton Airport.

University

Park Place 50

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Luton Airport

Airport Approach Rd

Luton Airport Parkway Train Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Luton Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Luton Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Luton Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Luton Airport bus

How much does a Cardiff Luton Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 6h 0m to reach Luton Airport. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Luton Airport?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $80. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Luton Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Luton Airport each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Luton Airport bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Luton Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Cardiff to Luton Airport is offered by National Express and takes 4h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Cardiff to Luton Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in Luton Airport from Cardiff starts at 3:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Cardiff to Luton Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Luton Airport starts at 7:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Luton Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Cardiff to Luton Airport, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Luton Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Luton Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Luton Airport bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Luton Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Luton Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Cardiff to Luton Airport on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Luton Airport

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Luton Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Luton Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!