There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Wales by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kettering
best- Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
3h 45m£59–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus Uk905
5h 15m£20–28Bus via Nottingham
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 240 / ...
5h 12m£22–39Drive 123.4 mi
- Drive from Luton to Walescar 123.4 mi
2h 6m£31–44Train
- Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 46m£45–94
Luton to Wales by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Wales is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Wales. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Sheffield via Kettering and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Luton and Wales is 147 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Wales without a car is to train via Kettering which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Luton to Wales, including transfers.
Luton to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Wales is to train via Kettering which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Nottingham, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Wales, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Kettering, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Nottingham to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to Sheffield Interchange - City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Luton to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Luton to Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Wales is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Luton to Wales.
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