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 46m£64–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus Uk905
5h 16m£16–27Drive 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 48m£60–121Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 240 / ...
5h 36m£25–64
Luton to Wales by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Wales is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 16m.
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 to Wales. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
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 46m.
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 46m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Luton to Wales, including transfers.
Luton to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
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 46m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 16m.
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 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Sheffield Interchange - City Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to Sheffield Interchange - City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Interchange - City Centre 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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