There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Barry Island by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 53m£82–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
7h 36m£26–42Bus, line 95 bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
6h 2m£27–48Drive 151.2 mi
- Drive from Luton to Barry Islandcar 151.2 mi
3h 31m£38–55Fly
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LTN - CWL
5h 26m£63–134
Luton to Barry Island by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Barry Island is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Barry Island is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Plymouth Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Barry Island via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Luton and Barry Island is 189 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Luton to Barry Island, including transfers.
Luton to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Barry Island train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Barry Island is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 95 bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Barry Island, Wales?
You can take a train from Luton to Barry Island via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Plymouth Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £60–120
Flights from Luton Airport to Cardiff Airport via Kerry, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–22
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Luton to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Luton to Barry Island train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Barry Island is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Luton to Barry Island.
Book your Luton to Barry Island train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Luton to Barry Island bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1758+ hotels available in Barry Island.







